This archive report was first published on 6 January 2020.
On January 6, 2020, the Federal Republic of Somalia joined the international community in condemning a brazen attack on joint Kenyan and U.S forces at Manda Bay Airfield, Kenya.
The attack, carried out by the crumbling Al Shabab terror group, aimed to target defence personnel and property, but ultimately failed to hinder the joint efforts to eliminate those against the peace and stability of the region.
The Federal Government of Somalia commended the Kenya Defence Force and the U.S Africa Command for swiftly repulsing the attack, inflicting a heavy defeat on the Al Shabab terror organization.
The Federal Government of Somalia assured full support in the ongoing efforts to rid the region of terrorism and pledged to continue collaborating with regional and international partners to attain peace and prosperity in the region and beyond.
