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Tension Rises Between Somalia And Jubbaland

Somalia's federal government has formally requested an Interpol Red Notice to arrest Jubbaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, also known as "Madobe." The Banadir Regional Court in Mogadishu authorized the request,…

November 29, 2024Al Shabaab, Jubbaland, Kenya, Somalia

Terrorism

Zawahiri’s death raises questions about Al-Qaeda further move and potential threats to Morocco

After death of al-Qaeda chief, Ayman Zawahiri, who was killed in a US drone strike in the Afghan capital Kabul, al-Qaeda scholars suggested that Moroccan Abd al-Rahman al-Maghribi (Mohamed Abaytah) could be potentially a…

August 19, 2022Al Qaeda, Al Shabaab, Iran

Democracy

Al-Shabaab threats to American and French forces can benefit China and President Guelleh campaign

Al-Shabaab tries to expand its influence in East Africa and push out Western foreign military forces beyond the region. It uses upcoming presidential elections uncertainty in Djibouti to grow influence and…

April 2, 2021Al Shabaab, Djibouti

Situation Reports Terrorism

Further Jubbaland-Mogadishu confrontation to threaten fight against al Shabaab

Clashes between the Somali army, commanded by the federal government, and Jubbaland security forces (Daraawiish) loyal to state leader Ahmed Madobe can intensify divisions that help Islamist insurgents and may…

March 6, 2020Al Shabaab, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia

Al Shabaab

Tension Rises Between Somalia And Jubbaland

Zawahiri’s death raises questions about Al-Qaeda further move and potential threats to Morocco

Al-Shabaab threats to American and French forces can benefit China and President Guelleh campaign

Further Jubbaland-Mogadishu confrontation to threaten fight against al Shabaab

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