Day: May 27, 2024

An Accurate Depiction of Somalia Emerged from Kenya President’s Remarks During His State Visit to US

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An Accurate Depiction of Somalia Emerged from Kenya President’s Remarks During His State Visit to US

Kenyan President William Ruto warned of the dire repercussions should the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) remove its troops during his recent visit to the United States. He underlined that Al-Shabaab will probably seize control of Somalia in the event of an ATMIS pullout. Continue reading “An Accurate Depiction of Somalia Emerged from Kenya President’s Remarks During His State Visit to US” →

Africa Needs Regional Trade Hubs to Succeed

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Africa Can’t Prosper Without Regional Trade

Strengthening the trade between African countries is a necessary first step toward equipping the continent to engage with the world economy on its own terms. For too long, Africa has been trading with others on terms that ensure its place at the bottom of the global value chain. Continue reading “Africa Needs Regional Trade Hubs to Succeed” →

The Islamic State’s Growth in Puntland: Somalia’s Paramilitary

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The Islamic State’s Growth in Puntland: Somalia’s Paramilitary

In a significant development, the Islamic State (IS) offshoot in Somalia announced in April 2024 that it had successfully expanded its presence in the Bari region of Puntland state in northeastern Somalia. IS took Continue reading “The Islamic State’s Growth in Puntland: Somalia’s Paramilitary” →