Mogadishu Bars Ethiopian Forces from AU Mission in Somalia amid Diplomatic Strains
FILE - Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama – Official X account
There's a significant shake-up brewing with Somalia's stance on engagement in regional security. In a strategic twist reported by Hiiran, November 2024, the Somali government intends to shut the door on Ethiopian military participation in the upcoming African Union mission. This mission, slated to kick off in January 2025, is set to take over from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).
Explaining this landmark decision on…