Sunday 13,July ,2025 {HMC} The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Maj. Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Rageh, on Friday visited Ugandan troops serving under the African Union Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in the Lower Shabelle region, praising their critical role in the recent liberation of Sabiid and Anole towns from Al-Shabaab militants.
The two towns were recaptured last month during Operation Silent Storm, a coordinated offensive involving troops from the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), and international partners.
Maj. Gen. Odowaa lauded the successful joint efforts and reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to intensifying operations to liberate remaining areas under Al-Shabaab control. He also thanked the Ugandan government and its forces for their enduring contributions to Somalia’s peace and stability.
AUSSOM Force Commander, Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, highlighted the importance of joint military operations and underscored the need to prioritize civilian protection during offensives.
Maj. Gen. Odowaa was accompanied during his visit by Sector One Commander Brig. Gen. Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, Operation Silent Storm Commander Col. Kosia Kuteesa, AUSSOM Military Information Officer Lt. Col. Jean Rukiira, and senior SNAF officers.
The delegation emphasized continued cooperation in Sector One, which covers key areas of southern Somalia.
Source Hiiraan online
