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The attack comes amid an ongoing military operation in central Somalia that saw gains against Al-Shabaab as the army captured strategic areas.

The reinvigorated American military presence in Somalia stands in contrast to Mr. Biden’s decision last year to withdraw all U.S. troops from Afghanistan, which he justified in part by saying that “it is time to end the forever war.”

ATMIS Deputy Force Commander in charge of Operations and Plans William Kitsao Shume lauded the outgoing troops for ensuring a safer and stable Somalia.

In 2019, The New York Times reported that Qatar plotted a bomb attack in Bossaso against the interest of its rival Gulf country – UAE which invested in the city’s seaport.

The meeting discusses how to strengthen cooperation between Villa Somalia and the regional states and join hands in the fight against Al-Shabaab as well as deal with the drought.

The statement, issued by the EAC headquarters in Tanzania's northern city of Arusha, said Mohamud made the call during EAC Secretary General Peter Mathuki's maiden visit to the Somali capital of Mogadishu.

The meeting comes amid an offensive against Al-Shabaab in central Somalia.

Coastline Exploration Ltd which is based in Houston, Texas, paid $7 million to the government as a signature bonus after president Hassan Sheikh gave it a green light to proceed with the oil exploration.

Under Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's leadership, Somalia heads towards justice and peace, according to the security and legal analysts who lauded the ongoing efforts to fight terrorism with the US help.

AFRICOM statement confirmed that 2 Al-Shabaab members were killed in the airstrike which comes as allied forces continue operations against the group since last month.

The upcoming talks will also focus on resource-sharing and the fight against Al-Shabaab militants as the army makes gains in the central regions, mainly Hiran, where dozens of villages were liberated since last month.

Al-Shabaab lost key ground in central Somalia to SNA and local militia during an operation that is ongoing yet in Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions.