Facing travel restrictions and an increasingly tense security situation in Mogadishu, the lawmakers opted to hold their consultations in the Kenyan capital, a venue that has frequently hosted Somali political dialogues. The meeting reflects a deepening estrangement between the federal government and the regional states, with MPs from the three federal member states seeking to coordinate their stance on constitutional disputes, security arrangements, and recent political upheavals in Southwest Somalia. Participants describe the initiative as part of a broader effort to maintain legislative cohesion when access to the national capital is constrained.
Special units of the Jubbaland Police carried out security operations along the coastal areas of Lower Jubba, including the town of Kudhaa. The operations targeted militant groups attempting to disrupt local security. Police successfully thwarted these activities, strengthened patrols, and met with local officials to coordinate ongoing safety measures in the region.
Troops intercepted the suspects in the Harboole area of Janaa Abdalle, a known transit corridor used by Al-Shabaab to move fighters and equipment. Four Feykon motorcycles, commonly used for off-road movement in the region, were confiscated.
Jubbaland’s Ministry of Internal Security hosted its monthly community, justice, and security meeting in Kismayo, focusing on improving law enforcement, promoting community participation in safety, and enhancing regional cooperation.
Jubbaland forces, backed by the Somali National Army and international partners, conducted a major offensive in Jamaame District, hitting Al-Shabaab bases in multiple villages. The operation resulted in the destruction of enemy hideouts, the killing of key militant leaders, and the capture of IED specialists, along with the disabling of several landmines prepared for attacks on civilians.