Africa
US trashed Somalia, can we really scold its people for coming here?
Trump’s vitriol against the African state dates back long before the current aid scandal, but in the context of recent history, it makes little sense.
January 13, 2026
somalia
Africa
Is Somaliland recognition worth a new Israeli outpost on the Red Sea?
Both countries have a lot to gain from the controversial new relationship, and judging from the backlash, a lot to lose too
January 07, 2026
Africa
Trump is blasting away at Somalia with zero effect
The US is bombing while a number of countries with their own interests are engaging in counterterrorism on the ground. It isn't working.
July 24, 2025
Africa
Why the US can't beat al-Shabaab in Somalia
The Trump team's discussion about closing our embassy there is a smokescreen for deeper failures in Washington's military approach.
April 23, 2025
QiOSK
Is US bombing Somalia just because it can?
Saturday's strikes mark the 8th attack since Trump took office, with little evidence provided the targets pose a direct national security threat
March 31, 2025
QiOSK
AP: US officials want to send Palestinians to Sudan, Somalia
Perversely, these are some of the the most violent, poorest places on earth right now
March 14, 2025
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