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Somali Ministry of Defense
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Somali National Army operation against al-Shabaab
2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated
Latest: Somali National Army suffers heavy casualties in Al-Shabaab ambush
The Somali National Army (SNA) launched ‘Operation Banooda’ on October 24, 2026, a military campaign involving approximately 2,000 troops and 200 vehicles aimed at eliminating al-Shabaab militants in South West State. In
Somali piracy resurgence and maritime escalation
18 clusters · 196 sources · last updated
Latest: Bogor Police evacuate crew member held hostage by Somali pirates
Piracy activity off the coast of Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden has surged to its highest levels since 2013. Since the beginning of 2026, at least 15 attacks have been recorded, with eight occurring in the Gulf of Aden