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
somalia
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
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
February 21, 2024
Middle East
Red Sea is today's arena for clash of African-Arab power politics
This didn't start with Gaza. The last decade has been a rollercoaster of hope and horror for the peoples here
January 09, 2024
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