Somalia President Rules Out Al-Shabaab Return as War Continues
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Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ruled out the possibility of Al-Shabaab regaining control over the country, while acknowledging that the government’s military campaign against the militant group could continue for some time.
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President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud stated that it is unlikely that Al-Shabaab will regain control of Somalia.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud
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Caasimada Online
President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud stated that it is unlikely that Al-Shabaab will regain control of Somalia.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud
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Caasimada Online
Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud emphasized that Al-Shabaab does not currently control major cities in Somalia.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud
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Caasimada Online
The article reports that the U.S. continues to support Somalia in the fight against terrorism.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud
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Raxanreeb Online
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ruled out the possibility of Al-Shabaab regaining control over the country.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Raxanreeb Online
The president stated that Al-Shabaab is now operating hundreds of kilometres away from Mogadishu.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Raxanreeb Online
Hassan Sheikh dismissed the prospect of Somalia returning to widespread civil war or political disputes escalating into armed conflict.
Attributed to: Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
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Raxanreeb Online
Opposition figures have expressed concern that prolonged political disputes could undermine the government’s campaign against Al-Shabaab.
Attributed to: Opposition figures
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Most recent report · 6 October 2026 14:35 UTC
Somalia President Rules Out Al-Shabaab Return as War Continues
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ruled out the possibility of Al-Shabaab regaining control over the country.
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Most recent report · 6 October 2026 03:30 UTC
President Hassan Sheikh: It is unlikely that Al-Shabaab will ever regain control of Somalia
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6 October 2026 · 03:30–14:35 UTC
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Somalia President Rules Out Al-Shabaab Return as War Continues
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ruled out the possibility of Al-Shabaab regaining…
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President Hassan Sheikh: It is unlikely that Al-Shabaab will ever regain control of Somalia
It is unlikely that Al-Shabaab will ever regain control of Somalia
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