Today’s demonstrations across Berlin, London, and Paris sent a message louder than any political statement: Europeans are no longer willing to watch their societies drift toward instability under the banner of “tolerance.” The crowds that filled the streets were not driven by hatred or exclusion — they were driven by a simple demand that every government should take seriously: security first. For years, extremist networks — especially the Muslim Brotherhood — have learned how to operate behind the shield of religious discourse. They present themselves as community leaders, activists, or “voices of the marginalized,” all while pushing agendas that undermine national cohesion, exploit public freedoms, and create parallel societies. Europe’s mistake was assuming these groups were harmless. But as today’s protests showed, citizens have learned the truth the hard way. They’ve watched radical narratives spread in schools and community centers, foreign-funded networks penetrate local ...
In a recent meeting in Mogadishu, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud engaged with U.S. officials to discuss the vital security collaboration between the two nations in their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in Somalia. President Mohamud, Chargé d'Affaires A.I. Shane Dixon from the United States Embassy, and Colonel David J. Haskell, Commander of Joint Special Operations in Somalia, highlighted the significant achievements in the fight against terrorism.
During the meeting, the U.S. officials commended President Mohamud and the Somali Armed Forces for their recent victories in military operations. These operations have successfully eliminated terrorists from strategically critical locations over the past year, as reported by Villa Somalia.
President Mohamud stressed the importance of receiving both technical and military support from foreign partners to effectively combat terrorist groups like al-Shabab. He emphasized that these terrorists pose a global threat, and their elimination requires collaboration between regional and international actors.
To underline the progress made in the fight against terrorism, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Daud Awis Jama recently announced that the Somali National Army (SNA) had taken significant action. The SNA managed to eliminate 1,700 al-Shabab militants, including 57 senior officials, and wounded hundreds more in military offensives across the country over the last year.
Minister Jama further detailed the successes achieved in liberating 120 villages, districts, and major towns from al-Shabab's control. These operations were conducted in collaboration with local forces and international partners. In addition to regaining territory, the Somali forces seized and destroyed 73 militant strongholds, along with a substantial amount of weaponry and military equipment.
The meeting between President Mohamud and U.S. officials highlights the strong partnership between Somalia and the United States in addressing the security challenges in the region. It underscores the importance of continued collaboration and international support in the fight against terrorism and the ongoing efforts to bring peace and stability to Somalia.
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