Somalia: Mortar Shells Hit Kismayo University

Image

KISMAYO, Somalia-A barrage of mortar rounds dropped on a university compound in the southern port city of Kismayo on Saturday, Garowe Online reports. 

The shells struck Kismayo University where Somali government forces and African Union peacekeepers are co-located shortly after a military retreat from Bulo Gadud village, some 30km off Kismayo. 

Jubaland forces and Ethiopian-AMISOM troops have mobilized themselves for recapture of Bulo Gadud. 

The fresh military endeavor in the region has come after Jubaland President Sheikh Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) unveiled anti-militant push that could see areas remaining under the control of Al Shabaab liberated over coming weeks.

SOURCE: GAROWEONLINE

Related Articles

UN prepares for potential closure in Somalia, puts mission assets up for sale 

Acting Head of UNSOS Qurat ul Ain Sadozai has described the situation as a critical juncture for the mission’s future in the country.

  • Somalia

    09-08-2026

  • 02:03PM

Somalia: Puntland says it has taken over military base in Carmo

The authorities later announced that they had also taken control of the former PSF headquarters in the port city of Bosaso.

  • Somalia

    08-08-2026

  • 12:04PM