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Samar Al-Bulushi

US inks deal to build up to 5 bases in Somalia
Africa

US inks deal to build up to 5 bases in Somalia

This isn't necessarily about security but about an increasing influence game in the region

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Global Crises

Biden's promise to end endless war hits a snag in Somalia

The US is reportedly redeploying troops with AFRICOM receiving a green light on drone strikes.

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Africa

While attention is elsewhere, DoD wants to send US troops back to Somalia

There's a growing array of competing, armed groups on the ground and as usual, the US thinks it can just walk in and sort it all out.