Somalia’s Al-Shabab seize strategic town
Al-Shabab claimed it ‘took control of the strategic area of Teedaan in eastern Hiiraan...following intense fighting on its outskirts’
Control of the area could ease Al-Shabab’s movements and allow the group to collect revenue by taxing private and commercial vehicles using the route
August 03, 2026 18:10
MOGADISHU: Somalia’s militant insurgent group Al-Shabab said it seized a strategic location in central Somalia on Sunday after intense fighting with government forces, a claim confirmed to AFP on Monday by locals in nearby areas.
