Despite Billions in Aid, Somalia’s Army Struggles as Al-Shabaab Regains Power, Eroding Donor Confidence
Despite Billions in Aid, Somalia’s Army Struggles as Al-Shabaab Resurgence Gains Ground
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Imagine a nation fighting a relentless tide, where billions in international assistance seem like a mirage against a desert sun. This is Somalia’s ongoing battle against Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group staging a fierce resurgence despite years of relentless effort from the government and global backers.
On July 7, in a bold display of defiance, Al-Shabaab fighters, supported by a suicide bomber in an…