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Somali army discusses operations against Al-Shabaab with US

By , based on Caasimada Online

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Somali army chief General Ibraahim Maxamed Maxamuud met in Mogadishu with General Tudor, the US official responsible for special operations in Africa, to discuss operations against Al-Shabaab. The talks focused on strengthening security cooperation, according to Caasimada Online.

The head of the Somali army, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, discussed operations against the armed group Al-Shabaab with the US commander for special operations in Africa, Major General Tudor, Caasimada Online reported. The meeting was held in Mogadishu.

The discussions focused on strengthening security cooperation and on operations against Al-Shabaab in Somalia, in which the United States is involved. The two officials also discussed US support for developing the Somali army’s capabilities, including its training and the creation of a better-prepared national force, according to the same source.

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In maps and figures

In figures · Somalia

Al-Shabaab insurgency in Somalia

In October 2026 : 696 reported deaths (+103%) · Banadir (Mogadishu) : 11 · 3.3 million internally displaced · 2026 plan funded at 35%

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI
Deaths (12 months)01–910–4950–149150–399400–9991,000 +
05001,000Nov 25Feb 26May 26Aug 26Nov 26
Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI — ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

The conflict in figuresBanadir (Mogadishu)October 2026 reportHumanitarian aidAll conflicts

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