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The Struggle for Somalia: Al-Shabaab, ISIS, and the Fragility of the ...
18 hours 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 ...
Somali News & Politics - WardheerNews
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) …
Fighting Resumes Between Ethiopian Government and Militants
Mar 1, 2024 · FILE – Fano fighters walk through a ransacked building in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, Dec. 7, 2021. Violence erupted March 1, 2024, between Ethiopian government forces and members of the militia.
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 ...
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.
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.
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.
Why Ethiopia’s Red Sea Port Deal With Somaliland Has Somalia …
Jan 5, 2024 · By Fasika Tadesse and Mohamed Omar Ahmed. Ethiopia has been landlocked since 1993, when Eritrea gained independence after a three-decade war, leaving it reliant on its neighbors’ ports.
UN says collaboration key to stabilizing Somalia - WardheerNews
Nov 12, 2023 · The United Nations has lauded collaboration between the Somali government and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for stabilizing the country.