...a union consisting of 53 African states, most run by dictators of one flavor or another. The only all-African state not in the AU is Morocco. Established in 2002, the AU is the successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), which was even less successful...
Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) forces withdrawing from the country.
In a recent statement, President Ruto warned that the al-Shabaab
... the personification of Somali state failure..., an al-Qaeda-linked group could seize control of the entire Somalia if African Union forces leave by Dec. 2024.
Ruto revealed that Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud had discussed the matter with him, but they were unable to reach a consensus on the withdrawal of ATMIS forces.
The Kenyan President has now called upon the United States to intervene and prevent the withdrawal, citing the dire security implications for the region.
The al-Shabaab group, an affiliate of al-Qaeda, has been a persistent threat in Somalia and the surrounding areas. The ATMIS forces, comprised of troops from various African nations, have played a crucial role in combating the group and maintaining stability in the region.