Tuesday 22,April 2025 {HMC} Somali Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdusalam Abdullahi Ali chaired a high-level session on Monday focused on enhancing the country’s military offensive against Al-Shabaab and ISIS, as part of the government’s effort to eradicate terrorism from Somalia.
The meeting, attended by members of the National Committee for Supporting the War Against Al-Shabaab, centered on accelerating frontline support for Somali National Army (SNA) units and allied militia groups.
Officials discussed logistical reinforcement, coordination between security institutions, and strategies to sustain the momentum of recent gains.
“The government remains fully committed to eliminating extremist threats and ensuring long-term national security,” said Deputy Prime Minister Abdusalam Abdullahi Ali, who also heads the national committee overseeing the offensive.
The coordination session comes amid a surge in military activity in central and southern Somalia, where the SNA and local Ma’awisley fighters—backed by international partners—have escalated operations targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds in the Middle and Lower Shabelle regions.
Al-Shabaab, which is designated as a terrorist organization by Somalia, the United Nations, the United States, and the African Union, has increased its attacks in recent months, prompting intensified countermeasures by the federal government and allied forces.
Officials at the meeting also discussed improving inter-agency collaboration to close security gaps and ensure that newly liberated areas receive the resources needed to maintain stability.
