In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on March 11, 2026.The airstrike occurred in the vicinity of Xawaadleey, approximately 60 km north of Mogadishu.AFRICOM, alongside the Federal Government of Somalia and Somali Armed Forces, continues to take action to degrade al-Shabaab’s ability to threaten U.S. forces and our citizens abroad.Specific details about units and assets will not be released to ensure continued operations security.

Mogadishu – The Somali National Army (SNA) has successfully liberated the Hawadley area in the Middle Shabelle region, where Al-Shabaab militants were hiding. A press release from the Somali Ministry of Defense said that the victory is part of the ongoing Badr Operation during the holy month of Ramadan, which targets Al-Shabaab hideouts. The operation destroyed positions and warehouses used by the group, according to the statement. The national army is currently working to ensure security in the Hawadley area, while operations are also underway to hunt down militant remnants and clean up the liberated areas. The Ministry of Defense and the Somali National Army Command have reiterated that operations against Al-Shabaab will be intensified to ensure the security of the population and eliminate any places they try to hide.

Muqdisho – Ciidanka Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ayaa howlgal militari oo guuleystay ku xoreeyay deegaanka Xawaadley ee gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe, halkaas oo horey ugu dhuumaalaysanayeen xubno ka tirsan kooxda Al-Shabaab. Warsexaafadeed kasoo baxay Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga Soomaaliya ayaa lagu sheegay in guushan ay qayb ka tahay Hawlgalka Badar ee socda inta lagu jiro bisha barakaysan ee Ramadan, kaas oo lagu bartilmaameedsanayo goobaha ay Al-Shabaab gabaadka ka dhigtaan,Howlgalka ayaa lagu burburiyay fariisimo iyo bakhaarro ay kooxdaasi isticmaali jireen, sida lagu sheegay bayaanka. Ciidamada qaranka ayaa hadda ku howlan xaqiijinta amniga deegaanka Xawaadley, iyadoo sidoo kale ay socdaan hawlgallo lagu baacsanayo haraadiga maleeshiyaadka iyo sifeyn lagu sameynayo goobaha la xoreeyay. Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga iyo Taliska Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ayaa mar kale adkeeyay in la sii xoojin doono hawlgallada ka dhanka ah Al-Shabaab, si loo xaqiijiyo amniga shacabka loona ciribtiro meel kasta oo ay isku dayaan inay gabaad ka dhigtaan.

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Radio Risaala brings you the friendly voices of the community. As a community station, We also have religious programs, sport, local news and interviews etc.Home Wararka Ciidamada xoogga oo la wareegay deegaanka Xawaadley.WararkaCiidamada xoogga oo la wareegay deegaanka Xawaadley. Ciidamada xoogga ayaa maanta gudaha u galay deegaanka Xawaadleey ee gobolka Shabeellaha dhexe, iyagoo dagaal kula wareegay deegaankaasi.Ciidanka ayaa maalmihii ugu dambeeyay go’doomin ku haayay deegaanka tan iyo markii ay gacanta ku dhigeen deegaanka Jabad Gudane. Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga Soomaaliya ayaa warsaxaafadeed ay soo saartay ku sheegtay wasaaradu waxay si weyn u ammaaneysaa guusha weyn ee ay ciidamada Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed (CXDS) ka gaareen hawlgalka ka socda gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe, gaar ahaan deegaanka Xawaadley. Ciidamadu waxay si guul leh u xoreeyeen deegaankaasi oo horey ay uga dhuumaalaysnaayeen maleeshiyaadka Khawaarijta ee Al-Shabaab.Hawlgalka Xawaadley ayaa qayb ka ah Hawlgalka Badar ee bisha barakaysan ee Ramadaan, kaas oo ujeedkiisu yahay in la burburiyo xarumaha iyo fariisimaha Khawaarijta ee ku yaalla deegaanada ay ka taliyaan.Ciidamada Xoogga Dalka Soomaaliyeed ayaa sidoo kale go’doomiyay deegaanka tan iyo markii ay gacanta ku dhigeen deegaanka Jabad Gudane, iyagoo dhowr maalmood ka dib xaqiijiyay in deegaanka Xawaadley uu si buuxda uga baxay gacanta Al-Shabaab.Wasaaradda Gaashaandhigga iyo Taliska Ciidanka Xoogga Dalka waxay mar kale cadeynayaan in hawlgallada ka dhanka ah Khawaarijta la sii xoojin doono. Subscribe to notifications

The Danab commandos army has today fully entered the Xawaadley area of Shabelle region, after a planned operation to ensure the security and stability of the region. This operation took place while specifically protecting the safety of the people living in the area, and the forces conducted searches and operations to ensure the general security of Xawaadley. The officers leading the operation said that the forces will continue the operations to ensure security so that the people can live in peace and stability. For more details, please follow our next news. The Danab commandos army has entered the Xawaadley area of Shabelle region, after a planned operation to ensure the security and stability of the region.… See more   · Hide original   · Rate this translation

Ciidanka Kumaandooska Danab ayaa maanta si Buuxda gudaha ugu galay deegaanka Xawaadley ee gobolka Shabeellaha Dhexe, kadib howlgal qorsheysan oo lagu xaqiijinayo amniga iyo xasiloonida deegaanka. Howlgalkaan ayaa dhacay iyadoo si gaar ah loo ilaalinayo badqabka shacabka ku nool deegaanka, ciidamada ayaana sameeyay baaritaanno iyo howlgallo lagu xaqiijinayo amniga guud ee Xawaadley. Saraakiisha hoggaamineysa howlgalka ayaa sheegay in ciidamada ay sii wadi doonaan howlgallada lagu sugayo amniga si shacabka ay ugu noolaadaan nabad iyo xasillooni. Faahfaahin dheeraad ah kala soco wararkayaga dambe. The Danab commandos army has entered the Xawaadley area of Shabelle region, after a planned operation to ensure the security and stability of the region.… See more   · Hide original   · Rate this translation

#ALERT: Heavy Fighting Reported in Xawaadley, a Town Near Mogadishu, as Government and Al-Shabaab Issue Conflicting Claims Heavy clashes broke out today on the outskirts of Xawaadley after government forces, reportedly supported by troops from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), launched a large-scale offensive, according to local sources. Reports from sources on the ground indicate that intense fighting took place across several locations around the town, with both sides claiming success in the battle. The Somali federal government says its forces captured Xawaadley following the operation. However, Al-Shabaab has issued a separate statement claiming that its fighters successfully defended the town and repelled the offensive. The offensive, which began early this morning, reportedly followed an attempt by government forces to re-enter the Xawaadley area. The town had previously witnessed the withdrawal of Burundian troops serving under the African Union mission about a year ago after earlier fighting in the region.

#Somalia: On Wednesday, the Defence Ministry announced that the Somali National Armed Forces have successfully regained control of the key town of Hawadley in Hirshabelle State. Hawadley had been under the control of Al-Shabaab since June 2025, following the withdrawal of the #AUSSOM #Burundian contingent and #Somali forces.

Somali forces capture Hawaadley town from Al-Shabaab as part of "Operation Badr" to dismantle extremist safe havens in south & central Somalia. #Somalia

Somali forces capture Hawaadley town from Al-Shabaab as part of "Operation Badr" to dismantle extremist safe havens in south & central Somalia. #Somalia

The Somali National Armed Forces have liberated the strategic area of Hawadley from Al-Shabaab militants as part of Operation Badr. Several terrorist positions and storage facilities were destroyed during the operation. #Somalia

The Somali National Armed Forces have recaptured the strategic town of Hawadley in Hirshabelle State on Wednesday, the Defence Ministry confirmed. Hawadley fell into the hands of Al-Shabaab in June 2025 while the AUSSOM Burundian contingent and Somali troops withdrew.

Forces of the Somali National Army are working to secure the Xawaadley area in the Middle Shabelle region as part of a new military operation, named Operation Badar, targeting insurgent strongholds, the Somali Defense Ministry said on Thursday in a statement.The new operation was launched after the Somali National Army took control of an area in Southern Somalia which was used as a hideout for Al-Shabaab’s terrorist group,According to the ministry, operations are continuing to liberate more areas and pursue remaining fighters and carry out clearing missions in areas recently recaptured from the Al-Qaeda-linked group.The ministry added that several bases and storage facilities belonging to the militants were destroyed during the operation.Early this week, troops of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) and the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) liberated Daarusalaam and Mubarak, strategic locations in Lower Shabelle region of Somalia from Al Shabaab militants.These locations had previously served as key strategic strongholds and safe havens for Al-Shabaab militants.Since July of last year, Somali forces, backed by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) and other international partners, have stepped up operations against the group.The UN Security Council renewed the AU mission’s mandate for one year in December, allowing operations to continue until Dec. 31, 2026.MG/abj/APA

PRESS RELEASE The Somali National Armed Forces have successfully liberated Hawaadley in the Middle Shabelle region from Al-Shabaab militants as part of Operation Badr during the holy month of Ramadan.