Can Somalia's New President Contain Al-Shabaab?
- Publisher:
- Al Jazeera English
- Publication Date:
- 18 September 2012
- Tags:
- Somalia, Conflict, Peace and Security
As the new Somali president shows his willingness to start talks with the Al-Shabaab armed fighters, they are slowly losing their stronghold on the city of Kismayo. Kenyan troops who are part of the African Union force are also trying to recapture the port city. Can Al-Shabaab be contained?
AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.
Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.