... the Islamic version of the old Somali warlord...
hard boyz in south-central Somalia.
The Minister told news hounds on Monday that the coalition forces [Somali and AMISOM] operating in south and central Somalia made much progress in fighting Al Qaeda affiliated Al shabab fighters.
Minister Isse explained the TFG's objective is to wipe out Al-Shabaab hard boyz all from south and central strongholds of Somalia, in order to restore peace and order throughout in the country soon.
The coalition of forces fighting Al-Shabaab includes Æthiopian, Kenyan, and AMISOM troops who have recently been effective in forcing Al-Shabaab to retreat several strategic towns in Somalia, mainly Mogadishu last year.