Pentagon Praises ‘Impressive Progress’ in Somali Fight Against al-Shabab

[Dalac Bilaash]

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin
"I think the Somali forces made more progress in the last year than was made in the previous five years"

Austin Praises ‘Impressive Progress’ in Somali Fight Against al-Shabab

Austin, in first visit to Africa as defense secretary, warns Wagner Group still has ‘significant presence’ on continent

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[Step a side]

It’s obvious Farmaajo was useless. He couldn’t even leave Villa Somalia

 

[Hilmaam]

It’s do or die with drawdown happening. HSM going all out in Hirshabelle and Galmudug.

SWS and jubbaland seem to be on the sideline waiting for how things will play out. Positive no bloodbath negative states can be overrun when ATMIS leaves which can potentially be offset by Kenya and Ethiopia if they stay and maintain stalemate