Day: November 7, 2023

Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy

Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy

This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Crisis Group experts Omar Mahmood and Sarah Harrison, to discuss where Somalia’s military offensive against Al-Shabaab might be headed and the evolving role of the U.S. in the country. Continue reading “Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy”

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

In October 2023, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, raised fears of a new war with neighbouring Eritrea. In a high-profile televised speech, he claimed that Ethiopia should assert its right to access the Red Sea. Raising fears that Ethiopia was preparing for conflict, Eritrean forces moved close to the border. Continue reading “New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea”