US (Washington Insider Magazine) – The United States has boosted military aid to Somalia as the nation intensifies its battle against al-Shabab, the largest al-Qaida affiliate.
Key Developments:
- Military Support Surge:
- 61 tons of U.S. weapons and ammunition delivered to Mogadishu.
- Somalia’s government declared “total war” on al-Shabab.
- Regional & International Cooperation:
- U.S. partners (Qatar, Turkey, UAE, U.K.) support Somalia’s arms management efforts.
- Ethiopia, Kenya, Djibouti joined Somalia in a search-and-destroy military campaign.
- U.S. Military Presence & AU Withdrawal:
- 450 U.S. military personnel provide drone strikes, intelligence, and training.
- The AU force will withdraw by 2024, shifting security to Somalia.
