Defcon Alerts Threat Monitor

NISA's Forces and International Partners Kill Former Amniyat Head in Jilib

NISA said Nunow was the former head of the arm al-Shabaab calls Amniyaadka, the group's internal security and intelligence wing

Oct 7 • Defcon Level

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United States Urges Ethiopia and Eritrea Back to the 2018 Peace Framework

According to the U.S. Department of State a conflict would jeopardize ongoing U.S. collaboration on shared interests with both countries.

Oct 4 • Defcon Level

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September 2026

AFRICOM Struck al-Shabaab Near Qumbi, Somalia

The airstrikes were carried out in the vicinity of Qumbi, approximately 56 miles (90 km) north-northwest of Kismayo in southern Somalia.

Sep 29 • Defcon Level

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AFRICOM Strikes al-Shabaab Weapons Warehouse Southwest of Bosaso

On September 14, AFRICOM struck a site it identified as an al-Shabaab weapons and ammunition factory near Saacow in southern Somalia. On September 8 it…

Sep 19 • Defcon Level

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AFRICOM Strikes al-Shabaab Near Quumbi Northwest of Kismayo

On Sept. 8 it also announced a Sept. 5 strike near Quumbi, about 47 miles (75 km) north-northwest of Kismayo, and a Sept. 4 strike about 109 miles (175…

Sep 11 • Defcon Level

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August 2026

Somalia Says Turkish Navy Freed Hijacked Cargo Ship Off Puntland, Puntland Denies Joint Rescue

Puntland’s Ministry of Security and Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) rejected the federal rescue account the same day.

Aug 30 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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Fizi Administrator Says Congolese Army Downed AFC-Linked Aircraft Near Minembwe

The shoot-down was reported to have occurred 19 miles (30 km) from the aerodrome in one set of remarks and about 25 miles (40 km) away in another…

Aug 28 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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Somalian Military Reports Two Al-Shabaab Commander's Killed as Baidoa Control Claims Stay Split

Bay Regional Hospital in Baidoa, said on August 18 that at least four civilians were killed and 98 people were wounded in a city fight, including 28…

Aug 22 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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AFRICOM Conducts Airstrike Targeting al-Shabaab Near Jamaame

U.S. Africa Command’s public 2026 strikes record lists eight declared airstrikes in Somalia during July, all targeting al-Shabaab.

Aug 3 • Defcon Level

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July 2026

U.S. Africa Command Strikes al-Shabaab Near Welmaro in Seventh July Operation

The recent strikes concentrated in areas west and southwest of Mogadishu and north and northwest of Kismayo.

Jul 20 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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U.S. Africa Command Conducts Airstrikes Targeting al-Shabaab in Somalia; Danab Special Forces Carry Out Ground Operation in Lower Juba

The July 8 strike occurred approximately 56 miles (90 km) northwest of Kismayo. The statement was published on July 10.

Jul 10 • Defcon Level and Donald Standeford

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June 2026

Somali Armed Forces Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab in Middle Shabelle Region

The operations focused on sites the Somali Defense Ministry described as mobilization centers, training facilities, and weapons storage locations used…

Jun 26 • Defcon Level

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