Somali National Army-Al Shabaab Contest in Galgudud

 Salafi Jihadi Movement Weekly published on 12 April 2023 an article titled "Somali Forces and Al-Shabaab Contest the Galgudud Region. 

The article evaluates the ability of the Somali National Army to neutralize al-Shabaab forces in Galgudud Region.  

Somalia: Intense Al-Shabaab-Somali National Army Fire Fight

 The Associated Press published on 20 January 2023 an article titled "Somalia, Extremists Claim over 100 Killed in Intense Battle" by Omar Faruk.

A 20 January al-Shabaab attack on a Somali National Army base in Galgadud region resulted in more than 100 fighters killed in intense fighting.  

Somali Federalism

Pambazuka News published on 6 April 2017 a commentary titled "Federalism in Africa: The Case of Somalia" by Abdi Tawane, an independent writer on the Horn of Africa.

The author concludes that the formation of states that cut across clan lines may help Somalia achieve the illusive unity that it has been seeking for more than two decades. With fine tuning, Somalia may finally end up with a solution to end its prolonged mistrust and clan bickering to the satisfaction of all sides.

Somalia's Al-Shabaab Down, but Not Out

The International Crisis Group (ICG) published on 27 June 2016 a commentary titled "Somalia's Al-Shabaab Down but Far from Out" by Cedric Barnes and Zakaria Yusuf, both with ICG.

The authors conclude that in spite or recent setbacks, al-Shabaab can still hit hard against the Somali Federal Government and its allies, including the African Union Mission in Somalia.