AFRICOM Reports Renewed Fighting in Somalia's Lower Shabelle

General Dagvin Anderson of U.S. Africa Command confirmed on August 1, 2026, that Somali and U.S. forces have launched a renewed campaign to recapture territory along the Lower Shabelle River. The region, previously cleared of Al-Shabaab militants between 2019 and 2021, has reportedly fallen back under insurgent control due to political infighting. The current offensive aims to restore security along critical transport routes and reinforce the Danab elite brigade's operational presence in the area.

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Country: Somalia

Conflict: Somali Civil War

Severity: HIGH

Source: Dawan Africa

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