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The US military said Thursday it had killed two members of the jihadist Al-Shabaab group in southern Somalia in an airstrike. The strike took place on Tuesday about 10 kilometers (six miles) southwest of the town of Quyno Barrow, south of Mogadishu, the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM) …
The Struggle for Somalia: Al-Shabaab, ISIS, and the Fragility of the ...
1 day ago · Somalia’s Federal Government (FGS) is grappling with profound challenges, ranging from endemic corruption to the persistent threat posed by militant groups like Al-Shabaab and the Islamic State (ISIS) in Somalia. While the government projects an image of progress and reform, its systemic flaws and ...
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CAIRO, (Reuters) – Egypt will contribute troops to an African Union Somalia peacekeeping mission, its foreign minister said on Monday, as ties between the two countries grow closer amid tensions with Ethiopia over recognition of Somaliland.
The Looming Shadow of an Afghanistan-Like Scenario in Somalia
Dec 10, 2024 · Somalia faces a convergence of crises that could lead to a catastrophic collapse reminiscent of Afghanistan’s fall to the Taliban. Under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the federal government has veered sharply off course, alienating stakeholders, weakening state institutions, and emboldening Al-Shabaab.With the international community showing signs of donor fatigue and the Federal ...
Amid opposition, Somali president says political leaders agreed to …
Oct 31, 2024 · Local council elections would be held in June of next year, while federal parliament representatives, members of state legislatures, and presidents will be elected in Sept. 2025, says Presidency Mohamed Dhaysane BELEDWAYNE, Somalia Despite opposition from two states and former … Continued
Somalia on a dangerous precipice - WardheerNews
Mar 30, 2024 · President Hassan’s election was heralded as a potential turning point for the nation, with promises of significant reforms and strategies to address pressing issues, particularly in the realm of security, including the crucial fight against terrorism.
An open letter to the US Dep of State: Urgent Action Needed to ...
Mar 28, 2024 · The Honorable Anthony J. Blinken U.S. Secretary of State Washington, DC 20520. My name is Mohamed A. Fatah, and I am a former senior foreign policy advisor.Over the years, I have had the privilege of serving both the Barack Obama and George W. Bush administrations.
Ethiopia in Troubled Waters - WardheerNews
Dec 29, 2023 · Staff of the African Development Bank (AfDB) were assaulted and detained by Ethiopian authorities on October 31, leading the AfDB to withdraw its international staff from the country. The circumstances surrounding the incident are unclear, but journalists in the region have been following leads that suggest malfeasance in the Ministry of Finance may be involved.
Mandera leaders demand end to long border closure
Sep 16, 2024 · By Irene Githinji Concerns are now being raised over the long closure of the Mandera border, with leaders in the county seeking the directive be lifted, as part of opening business opportunities and enhance revenue collection. The border was closed more than 10 years ago but leaders and the locals have … Continued