Mogadishu, Somalia — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Defense, H. E. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has declared the full restoration of the critical road connecting Mogadishu and Baidoa.
This achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the ongoing military operations against militant factions. In a national television interview, Minister Fiqi revealed that the Somali National Army successfully cleared and reopened the route, ensuring safety for civilian travel and reestablishing essential connectivity between the capital and the Bay region.
The Minister also detailed recent military operations, noting preemptive strikes and a surprise attack on a key militant stronghold in Jilib, Middle Juba. He outlined a strategic plan to advance operations from Barawe in Lower Shabelle toward Jilib, a move aimed at expanding government control across the country. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi emphasized the improved coordination and combat readiness of the military, reflecting the government’s resolve to continue combating militant groups and eradicating their presence nationwide.
Paragraph: The Minister’s announcement underscores the Somali National Army’s progress in regaining territory and enhancing security in the region. The strategic road’s reopening could have far-reaching implications for the country’s stability and economic development.
Source: sonna. So
