Somalia renews its US-backed fight against al-Shabab militant group. Here is why it matters

Somalia's government says U.S.-backed airstrikes and expanded ground operations have shifted momentum in its long-running war ...

Somalia intensifies US.-supported campaign against Al-Shabab militant group

Somalia intensifies its fight against the al-Shabab militant group with U.S. support, reclaiming territories and altering the ...
Houston Chronicle

Somali government asserts control over country

AFGOYE, Somalia — The U.N.-backed Somali government today moved swiftly to assert authority over the capital city Islamic fighters abandoned the day before, though the leader of the insurgents vowed ...
Garowe Online

Gedo on the Brink: Somali Government and Jubaland Battle for Control

DOLOW, Somalia - Monday's clashes between the Somali National Army (SNA) and Jubaland troops within Doolow town have been linked to the current standoff between the federal government and the regional ...
WRAL

After years of military control, Somali national stadium returns to sports

After years of militant and military control, the Somali national stadium in Mogadishu will return to a place for sports. After years of militant and military control, the Somali national stadium in ...