...a union consisting of 53 African states, most run by dictators of one flavor or another. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established in 2002, the AU is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was even less successful...
Commission (SRCC) for Somalia, Ambassador Francisco Caetano Madeira, lauds the AU troops in Lower Shabelle region for the gallantry they displayed, during a confrontation with al-Shabaab
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the personification of Somali state failure...earlier Saturday.
The troops fought off and successfully repulsed the bully boyz who had launched simultaneous attacks on forwarding Operating Bases in Quoryole, Bulomareer, and Golwein.
The bully boyz were dealt a heavy blow, with at least 30 of them put out of action, following the intense fighting. Eight vehicles which ferried the terrorists, including two Vehicle Borne Improvised Explosive Devices, were destroyed and an assortment of weapons recovered.
Unfortunately, AMISOM lost four gallant soldiers in the fighting. Six others sustained injuries.
AMISOM pays tribute to these troops whose courage and sacrifice has frustrated al-Shabaab’s intent.
"We honor our brave soldiers, who are resolute in continuing to neutralize the faceless myrmidons in order to restore peace and stability in Somalia," said Madeira.