Somalia: CIA Director’s Chat with President Hassan Sheikh — What’s the Skinny?
MOGADISHU, Somalia — CIA boss William Burns swung by East Africa for the first time, making a pit stop in Somalia. He sat down with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who’s kinda feeling the squeeze from upcoming tweaks to the constitution.
Their powwow gave prime stage lighting to Somalia’s security woes and the omnipresent threat of terrorism. Uncle Sam’s got a gig as a security buddy in this corner of the world, trying to lend a hand to a country that’s been wrangling with chaos for like, thirty years, give or take.
A dispatch from Somalia’s top office said Burns and Mohamud rolled up their sleeves for heavyweight talks on solidifying the “lasting Somali-American strategic alliance.” The U.S. has been putting its chips on the Danab Special Forces – they’re the real McCoy when it comes to taking on Al-Shabaab.
“They chatted a lot about stuff both of them care about, like helping out the Somali Federal Government in busting international terrorism, boosting the vibe in the region, and hammering away at the big security hiccups in the Horn of Africa.”
“They showed some heavy love to teamwork on what truly matters for peace and tranquility, doubling down on their deal to push stability across the region,” the communique buzzed with.
Burns’ touchdown comes amid a bit of a ruckus between Somalia and Ethiopia. Addis Ababa’s agreement for a slice of the Red Sea via North Western State of Somalia has thrown a spanner in the works. Players like Türkiye are trying to tamp down the flames in this drama.
Even though Ethiopia inked the deal triggering Somalia’s ire, efforts to dial down the angst haven’t yet hit the mark. The U.S. tries to play peacemaker, but it’s a bit of a swing and a miss on fully mending the rift.
AXADLE DIGITAL
