Somali president convenes high-level meeting to boost anti-terrorism efforts

In a significant move to bolster national security, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia convened a high-level meeting with the National Armed Forces Command at the Ministry of Defence.

During the critical session, Major General Ibrahim Sheikh Muhuddin, Commander of the Somali National Army, and senior officers from various military branches presented updates on ongoing operations to eradicate terrorism across the country.

The meeting centred on assessing progress and strategies to ensure national stability, with a focus on enhancing military capabilities and coordination in the fight against terrorism.

This gathering underscores the government’s unwavering commitment to strengthening Somalia’s defense against terrorist threats, paving the way for a more secure future.

The Somalia government recently reported that approximately one hundred al-Shabaab members have surrendered across the South-Central states of Galmudug, Southwest, HirShabelle, and Jubaland.

The government’s efforts to combat al-Shabaab have been bolstered by the support of the international community in recent times.

The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), and other international partners have assisted in the fight against terrorism, helping to create the conditions necessary for peace and stability to take root.