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With Us Support, Somalia Is Renewing Its Fight Against the Al-Shabab Militia. Here's Why that Matters.

Summary by Boston Herald
By OMAR FARUK MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — U.S.-backed airstrikes and a recent expansion of ground operations have turned the tide in Somalia’s long-running war against the al-Qaeda-linked militia al-Shabab, the Somali government says, highlighting successes in the fight, such as efforts to retake territory from the militants and target the group’s leadership and bomb-making network. This shift comes at a crucial time: African Union peacekeepers ar…

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By OMAR FARUK MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — U.S.-backed airstrikes and a recent expansion of ground operations have turned the tide in Somalia’s long-running war against the al-Qaeda-linked militia al-Shabab, the Somali government says, highlighting successes in the fight, such as efforts to retake territory from the militants and target the group’s leadership and bomb-making network. This shift comes at a crucial time: African Union peacekeepers ar…

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Boston Herald broke the news in Boston, United States on Monday, February 23, 2026.
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