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Kahariri Calls for Robust Global Support to Protect Progress Against Al Shabaab

A Call to Arms: Reinforcing Africa's Fight Against Extremism Sitting in Stuttgart, Germany, the global epicenter of military strategy—an unlikely backdrop for the heart-wrenching dialogue about Africa's future—was now buzzing with a profound purpose. General Charles Kahariri, Kenya’s Chief of Defence Forces, delivered a plea that echoed beyond those hallowed halls, reaching the very soul of international security mandates. Unraveling Gains: The Impact of Troop Drawdowns Amidst the gilded conference rooms at AFRICOM…

Why Trade Between the UK and Somalia Lags Behind Despite Robust Diaspora Connections

Though the United Kingdom and Somalia share robust diaspora connections, their trade relationship is surprisingly frail and erratic. A noticeable reflection of this relationship is seen in the Somali federal parliament, where around 15 MPs boast dual British citizenship. Additionally, the UK hosts a significant Somali diaspora—109,000 people identified as Somali in the last census, though some estimates surmise a community of around 500,000. To dive deeper, this article follows up on my earlier work, "Unlocking the Untapped…

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