Somali security forces said they killed several Islamic State fighters and seized eight jihadist outposts during ongoing military operations in the semi-autonomous Puntland region.

Authorities in the Somali autonomous region of Puntland said eight foreign militants ... and Somali security experts reported that IS in Somalia increased its membership numbers this year.

Garowe (Agenzia Fides) - The semi-autonomous region of Puntland, in northeastern Somalia, is experiencing a critical phase ... stands out in a territory often marginalized within the Somali political ...