Somalia: Heavy Fighting As Local Militia Attacks Al-Shabaab Bases in Central Somalia

AllAfricaCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete October 27, 2025 at 09:29 AM

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Heavy fighting broke out late Sunday as local Macawiisley militia attacked Al-Shabaab positions near Maxaas town in Hiiraan region of central Somalia. The militia launched a coordinated assault on multiple fronts against Al-Shabaab bases in Goobo area, resulting in hours-long clashes involving both heavy and light weapons. According to witnesses and security sources, the militia managed to overrun an Al-Shabaab outpost north of Goobo, reportedly causing significant casualties for the Islamist group.

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Hiiraan 50% Maxaas town 60% Goobo ×270% Macawiisley militia ×380% Al-Shabaab ×490% Somalia ×2100%

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al-shabaab 100% local militia 90% heavy fighting 80% somalia 80% coordinated attack 70% goobo area 60% significant losses 60% intense gunfire 50%

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Somalia

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