# Somali Army Readies Al-Shabaab Operations

> Somali forces prepare military actions against Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle region.
- Title: Somali Army Readies Al-Shabaab Operations · Allafrica
- Summary: Somali forces prepare military actions against Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle region. Somali army commander urges troops to prepare for operations…
- Keywords: somali army, al-shabaab, lower shabelle, somalia, military operations, news, world, politics, Somali, Army, Readies, Operations
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610150472.html
- Published: 2026-10-15T15:19:15+00:00
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- Topics: somali army, al-shabaab, lower shabelle, somalia, military operations, news, world, politics
## Somali Army Commander
Colonel Farah Mahmoud Hirsi urged troops in Lower Shabelle to prepare for operations against Al-Shabaab militants.

> He said the planned military campaign was part of broader efforts to improve security and stability in areas inhabited by Somali civilians
## Military Operations Plan
Troops must maintain vigilance, unity and combat readiness to protect communities from Al-Shabaab.

> Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda-linked group, has waged an insurgency against Somalia's federal government for more than a decade
## Al-Shabaab Threat
Al-Shabaab continues attacks on security forces and civilians in southern Somalia.

> The latest announcement comes as Somali forces continue efforts to weaken the group's presence in parts of southern Somalia
## Key takeaway

Somali army commander urges troops to prepare for operations targeting Al-Shabaab in Lower Shabelle region.