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Shafaq News
20-05-2025
- Business
- Shafaq News
Erbil construction fair opens with broad International participation
Shafaq News/ The Erbil International Construction Fair, one of the most prominent events in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, opened its 15th edition on Tuesday, drawing broad participation from local, regional, and international companies specializing in construction, equipment, and building materials. The event serves as a platform for investors, engineers, and professionals to network and highlight the developments in infrastructure, housing, and engineering services. Exhibitors also showcased a range of advanced machinery and logistics technologies, with several companies exploring plans to expand operations in the region. Speaking to Shafaq News, Hussein Ali, marketing director at a participating firm, described the fair as a key opportunity to engage with investors and stakeholders. He noted the event's contribution to infrastructure and transport projects and its role in introducing international technologies to the local market. Similarly, visitor Saman viewed the fair as a reflection of the Kurdistan Region's urban development, pointing to the presence of major local and global firms as a marker of sector growth. The multi-day fair includes live demonstrations, technical workshops, and seminars focused on sustainable construction, civil engineering, and renewable energy. Organizers expect thousands of visitors from across Iraq and abroad, positioning the event as a contributor to investment and economic activity in the Kurdistan Region and beyond.
TimesLIVE
25-04-2025
- Politics
- TimesLIVE
Al Shabaab battles Somalia's army for control of strategic military base
Al Shabaab fighters battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in central Somalia on Thursday, the government and a military official said, as the al Qaeda-linked militants tried to extend recent gains in the region. Capturing the base in Wargaadhi town in the Middle Shabelle region, which houses soldiers, special forces and clan fighters, would enable al Shabaab to sever an important trunk road between the capital Mogadishu, 200km to the southwest, and Galmudug state. Al Shabaab, which has waged an insurgency in Somalia since 2007 to seize power, said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi town, something the government denied was the case. The information ministry said in a statement that government forces had killed more than 40 jihadists after they attempted to attack the base on Thursday morning. However, army officer Hussein Ali told Reuters the militants had taken the town of Wargaadhi after "fierce fighting". "Our forces lost 12 men, mostly [clan fighters]. Around 20 al Shabaab fighters were also killed," Ali said. "But finally al Shabaab got more reinforcements and managed to capture the town."
Al Jazeera
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Al Jazeera
Al-Shabab battles Somalia's army for strategic military base
Al-Shabab fighters have battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in southern Somalia, according to the government and a military official. Capturing the base in Wargaadhi town in the Middle Shabelle region, which houses soldiers, special forces and clan fighters, would enable the al Qaeda-linked group to sever a crucial road between the capital, Mogadishu, 200km (124 miles) to the southwest, and the central Galmudug State as it tries to extend recent gains made in the region. Al-Shabab has been fighting the Somali government for more than 16 years and frequently targets government officials and military personnel. It said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi town – a claim the government denied. The Ministry of Information said in a statement that government forces had killed more than 40 people after they tried to attack the base on Thursday morning. However, army officer Hussein Ali told the news agency Reuters that the armed group had taken the town of Wargaadhi after 'fierce fighting'. 'Our forces lost 12 men, mostly [clan fighters]. Around 20 al-Shabab fighters were also killed,' Ali said. 'But finally al-Shabab got more reinforcements and managed to capture the town.' He added that Somalia's military was struggling to send reinforcements because it would need to use routes passing through al-Shabab-held areas. Two soldiers quoted by Reuters said government forces, backed by air strikes, had managed to recapture part of the town by midmorning. It was not possible to independently verify the claims made by either side. Last week, al-Shabab claimed to have seized control of nearby Adan Yabal, a town and logistical hub for government forces about 220km (130 miles) north of Mogadishu. However, Captain Hussein Olow, a military officer in Adan Yabaal, denied the report, telling Reuters government troops had pushed the group back. Both attacks are part of an offensive launched by al-Shabab last month. The group briefly captured villages within 50km (30 miles) of Mogadishu, raising fears among the capital's residents that the city could be targeted. While Somali forces have since recaptured those villages, al-Shabab has continued to advance in the countryside as the future of international security support to Somalia appears increasingly precarious. A new African Union peacekeeping mission, the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, replaced a larger force in February, but its funding is uncertain as the United States remains opposed to transitioning to a United Nations financing model.
Straits Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Straits Times
Al Shabaab battles Somalia's army for control of strategic military base
FILE PHOTO: Members of Somali special police forces march, after being trained and equipped by the European Union, in a collaboration that aims to enhance safety and strengthen the fight against threat posed by Al-Shabaab militants, at the Halane Training Facility in Mogadishu, Somalia April 14, 2025. REUTERS/Feisal Omar/File Photo MOGADISHU - Al Shabaab fighters battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in central Somalia on Thursday, the government and a military official said, as the al Qaeda-linked militants tried to extend recent gains in the region. Capturing the base in Wargaadhi town in the Middle Shabelle region, which houses soldiers, special forces and clan fighters, would enable al Shabaab to sever an important trunk road between the capital Mogadishu, 200 km (124 miles) to the southwest, and Galmudug State. Al Shabaab, which has waged an insurgency in Somalia since 2007 to seize power, said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi town, something the government denied was the case. The information ministry said in a statement that government forces had killed more than 40 jihadists after they attempted to attack the base on Thursday morning. However, army officer Hussein Ali told Reuters the militants had taken the town of Wargaadhi after "fierce fighting". "Our forces lost 12 men, mostly (clan fighters). Around 20 al Shabaab fighters were also killed," Ali said. "But finally al Shabaab got more reinforcements and managed to capture the town." He said Somalia's military was struggling to send reinforcements because they would need to use routes passing through areas held by al Shabaab. Two soldiers said the government forces, backed by air strikes, had managed to recapture part of the town by mid-morning. Reuters could not independently verify any of the claims made by either side about the fighting. Last week al Shabaab attacked the town of Adan Yabal, about 245 km (150 miles) north of Mogadishu which the military had been using as an operating base for raids on the group. The attacks are part of an offensive by the group launched last month. Al Shabaab briefly captured villages within 50 km (30 miles) of Mogadishu, raising fears among residents of the capital that the city could be targeted. Somali forces have since recaptured those villages but al Shabaab has continued to advance in the countryside, as the future of international security support to Somalia appears increasingly precarious. A new African Union peacekeeping mission replaced a larger force at the start of the year, but its funding is uncertain, with the United States opposed to a plan to transition to a U.N. financing model. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Arab News
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Al Shabab battles Somalia's army for control of strategic military base
Al Shabab said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi townArmy officer Hussein Ali told Reuters the militants had taken the town of Wargaadhi after 'fierce fighting'MOGADISHU: Al Shabab fighters battled Somali troops and allied forces for control of a strategic army base in central Somalia on Thursday, the government and a military official said, as the Al-Qaeda-linked militants tried to extend recent gains in the the base in Wargaadhi town in the Middle Shabelle region, which houses soldiers, special forces and clan fighters, would enable Al-Shabab to sever an important trunk road between the capital Mogadishu, 200 km (124 miles) to the southwest, and Galmudug Shabab, which has waged an insurgency in Somalia since 2007 to seize power, said in a statement that its fighters had captured the base and Wargaadhi town, something the government denied was the information ministry said in a statement that government forces had killed more than 40 militants after they attempted to attack the base on Thursday army officer Hussein Ali told Reuters the militants had taken the town of Wargaadhi after 'fierce fighting.''Our forces lost 12 men, mostly (clan fighters). Around 20 Al-Shabab fighters were also killed,' Ali said. 'But finally Al-Shabab got more reinforcements and managed to capture the town.'He said Somalia's military was struggling to send reinforcements because they would need to use routes passing through areas held by soldiers said the government forces, backed by air strikes, had managed to recapture part of the town by could not independently verify any of the claims made by either side about the week Al-Shabab attacked the town of Adan Yabal, about 245 km (150 miles) north of Mogadishu which the military had been using as an operating base for raids on the attacks are part of an offensive by the group launched last month. Al Shabab briefly captured villages within 50 km (30 miles) of Mogadishu, raising fears among residents of the capital that the city could be forces have since recaptured those villages but Al-Shabab has continued to advance in the countryside, as the future of international security support to Somalia appears increasingly precarious.A new African Union peacekeeping mission replaced a larger force at the start of the year, but its funding is uncertain, with the United States opposed to a plan to transition to a UN financing model.
