African leaders call for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab

African leaders call for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab

African leaders meeting in Uganda are calling for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against the extremist al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group that has been wreaking havoc in the Horn of Africa nation.

Turkey doubles troops in Somalia amid Al-Shabab offensive

Ankara sends drones, ammunition, commandos but still avoids directly engaging the armed Somali group on the ground

AUSSOM troop-contributing countries urge deployment of additional 8K forces to Somalia

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – The five African nations contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on Friday called for the urgent deployment of an additional 8,000 peacekeepers, warning that recent military setbacks threaten to unravel years of hard-won gains against Al-Shabaab militants.  Meeting in Kampala, senior officials from Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Burundi — along with Somali P…

Prime Minister: Egypt Committed to Supporting Unified Somalia

Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed Egypt's unwavering and clear support for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's vision for establishing a unified and prosperous state.

Museveni Urges Increased Support for Somalia, Cites Pan-African Solidarity

President Museveni urges increased African support for Somalia’s stability, emphasizing Pan-African solidarity and funding for security. Learn more about the summit’s key outcomes. ENTEBBE, Uganda — President Yoweri Museveni on Friday called for increased African solidarity and financial support for Somalia, emphasizing its importance for regional stability.1 Museveni made the remarks while chairing an Extraordinary Summit of Troop-Contributing …