Inside Somalia’s War on Terror: The Somali Army’s Fight to Protect Africa and the World
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Hashim Sheikh - . March 25, 2025
- . Update: March 25, 2025 7:43 pm
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ordered his armed forces to fight al-Shabab completely after they attacked the Hayat Hotel and killed 21 people and injured more than 100 tourists. The Somali National Army leads this battle to destroy terrorism and make the whole African continent and the world proud.
The SNA leads daily missions across Somalia to protect the country as its main national defense force. SNA military operations in Galmudug and Southwest now control more than 200 areas from militant control. The army’s successful battles prove they will do everything to shield civilians from harm.
Under President Mohamud, Somalia will continue its struggle against al-Shabab because a common stand is essential. Together with Turkey, the European Union, and the United States, the Somali forces defended their country against terrorists.
Will Somalia’s Military Success Against Terrorism Inspire the World?
The military action against al-Shabab protects global security as much as it defends Somali interests. Somalia’s military forces engage terrorist groups across Africa and around the globe to protect regional and international peace. Their brave actions and strong will help protect people from terrorism everywhere.
Although recent operations have achieved success, Somalia needs to overcome vital obstacles. The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) plans to leave its mission by 2024, which potentially creates a security gap in the country. The SNA defends the nation with assistance from international partners who stand ready to help even after their withdrawal looms.
Experts argue Somalia will not fall into chaos like Afghanistan because important allies keep supplying military support as well as intelligence and combat training. Through past actions, the SNA proven it can change and successfully run counterterrorism missions.
The Somali government now targets the al-Shabab financial system outside of military hostilities. Government officials closed 250 bank accounts and 70 mobile money accounts used by the militant organization. Authorities emphasize that anyone who lets their funds be used for terrorism purposes will get prosecuted under the law. The authorities’ actions against terrorist funds demolish al-Shabab’s resources needed to stage violent actions.
Why Global Support is Crucial in this Fight Against Terrorism?
Protecting Somalia from terrorism requires global participation. The international community needs to persist in backing Somalia by sending troops as well as providing crucial intelligence data and financial resources. When Somalia achieves stability, it will strengthen African peace and international safety.
The Somali military units have demonstrated their fighting power to counter-terrorism. By using military power with money seizures while building strong global partnerships, Somalia advances its fight against extremist organizations. Global security depends on worldwide backing for Somalia as its anti-terrorism success shapes international safety. The total effort will push terrorism out of their lives.
