On 14 March 2025, Al Shabaab attacked government soldiers (SNA) and engaged them in an armed clash at a checkpoint in Ceelasha Biyaha village (Afgooye, Lower Shabelle). 1 soldier was killed.

Somalia Al-Shabaab Attack - Supply-Chain Risk Briefing

1. Summary

On March 14, 2025, Al-Shabaab attacked a government checkpoint in the village of Cheelasha Biyaha near Afgooye in Somalia's Lower Shabelle region, resulting in armed clashes. The attack killed one government soldier, and the area is located on a major transportation route southwest of Somalia's capital Mogadishu.

2. Supply-chain impact

• Land transportation vulnerability: Afgooye is a major transportation hub connecting Mogadishu with inland agricultural regions, and checkpoint attacks reduce commercial transport safety along this corridor
• Agricultural distribution disruption: Lower Shabelle region is a major agricultural production area in Somalia, and continued armed conflict could disrupt grain and livestock distribution networks to Mogadishu
• Humanitarian supply: Increased security risks for international organizations and NGO relief supply transport routes passing through the area
• Fuel supply chain: Growing need for detour transport by fuel trucks traveling from Mogadishu port to inland areas

3. Watch points

• Al-Shabaab activity expansion: Monitor additional attack attempts or checkpoint seizure attempts on the major Afgooye-Mogadishu road
• Government response intensification: Observe trends in civilian traffic control and detour usage due to intensified military operations along this corridor