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Hiiraan Online Today from Hiiraan Online: Somali Music advertisements Defense Minister says 800 Al-Shabaab fighters killed in one year as Somalia plans new offensive FacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail Wednesday November 5, 2025 Mogadishu (HO) — At least 800 Al-Shabaab fighters, including 50 senior leaders, have been killed over the past year in operations against Al-Shabaab and ISIS militants, Somali Defense Minister Ahmed Macalin Fiqi said on Wednesday. Speaking in Mogadishu, Minister Fiqi announced that the government is launching a new phase of military operations targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds, with a focus on areas recently recaptured and those previously under government control. He noted that in recent months, the government has prioritized reforming and training the national army to enhance its operational Minister Fiqi also revealed a proposal to recruit 10,000 additional soldiers to replace personnel who have been killed, injured, disabled, or defected. However, he said the plan has not yet been implemented. “Somalia has been fighting terrorism for 18 years. Building a strong and well-equipped national army is essential to defeating Al-Shabaab and ISIS,” Fiqi said, urging the international community to provide greater support for equipping and professionalizing Somali forces. The minister also expressed concern over the shortage of heavy weaponry, which he said continues to hamper the government’s efforts to eliminate the insurgent groups and stabilize the country. Opinion| Privacy Policy|Sports|Somali Music|Somali Map All Rights Reserved Copyright. © 1999-2025, www.hiiraan.com
