Deputy Prime Minister Salah Jama has commended Somali forces and their international partners for working closely to liberate more areas from Al-Shabaab control.
The Deputy Prime Minister added that all the newly liberated places are now more stable.
He cited the improved delivery of essential services in the country as a direct result of the liberation efforts by the military and partners.
Jama mentioned that peacebuilding efforts and self-rule are more evident now that Al-Shabaab are no longer in charge of the liberated areas.