Ahmed Diriye has led Al-Shabaab since 2014, maintaining its strength through territorial control, coercive recruitment, and an estimated $100 million annual revenue. Under Diriye, Al-Shabaab has adapted to U.S. airstrikes…
Somali President Mohamud's initial success in the war against Al-Shabaab has faltered, with the group regaining key territories and launching new attacks. Mohamud’s administration is losing support from key actors…
+ Somalia accuses Kenya of violating its sovereignty.+ Security clashes and maritime borders have damaged relations. + Neither countries can afford the dispute as they share long land borders and have…