How terror groups shape Somalia’s daily existence as country’s capital drives new economic growth
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Somalia remains a dangerous haven for terrorist groups such as Islamic State and al Qaeda affiliates, with hundreds killed in 2024 due to jihadist violence and clan conflicts. Al-Shabab controls significant territory, especially in southern and central regions, enforcing taxes and strict Islamic law on civilians while generating over $150 million annually through extortion and other revenue sources. Despite persistent insecurity and corruption, Mogadishu exhibits signs of economic growth and relative safety, with booming business and development projects underway. The Trump administration has increased airstrikes against terrorist targets in Somalia, aiming to weaken groups like al-Shabab and ISIS-Somalia.
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Somalia, situated on the Horn of Africa, continues to be one of the most dangerous terrorist havens in the world as the Islamic State and al Qaeda terrorist affiliates continue to kill and extort the nation's population. In the latest figures, Human Rights Watch says hundreds were killed in 2024, either by jihadists or in conflict between the country’s clans and tribes.Somalis face armed roadblocks in many areas, where terrorists or government troops extort money, and lawlessness and corruption occur on a daily basis.President Donald Trump lashed out against Somalia again on Wednesday, saying, "It’s just a people walking around killing each other." He added, "So Somalia is considered by many to be the worst country on Earth? I don’t know, … I haven’t been there. I won’t be there anytime soon. I hope."US DRAMATICALLY ESCALATES SOMALIA AIRSTRIKES AS TRUMP ADMIN TARGETS ISIS, AL QAEDA TERRORISTSThe Trump administration, through U.S. Africa Command, has increased the number of airstrikes carried out against terrorists in Somalia more than tenfold so far this year, compared to missions carried out under President Biden in 2024. On Nov. 25, ISIS-Somalia terrorists were attacked in the Pu...
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Posted on 12-04-2025 08:53