New Chapter, Same Stalemate: Somalia’s War with Al-Shabaab

New Chapter, Same Stalemate: Somalia’s War with Al-Shabaab

The Somali government’s battle with Al-Shabaab militants grinds on, with neither able to gain a decisive advantage. To improve its lot, Mogadishu needs to bolster its military and alleviate civilian suffering in areas under insurgent control, while looking for openings for dialogue with the group.

ICG Warns Somalia's War Against Al-Shabaab Has Reached a Stalemate

Mogadishu (WDN) – A new report by the International Crisis Group (ICG) has concluded that the war between the Federal Government of Somalia and the militant group Al-Shabaab has once again entered a state of stalemate, following a significant shift in control across territories that were previously recaptured from the group during major offensives in 2022 and 2023. According to the report, Al-Shabaab has managed to regain a foothold in several a…

ICG: Somalia’s War Against Al-Shabaab Has Reached a Stalemate – Somali Dispatch

MOGADISHU (SD) – A new report by the International Crisis Group says the conflict between the Federal Government of Somalia and Al-Shabaab has entered a renewed stalemate, following shifts in territorial control after government gains made during the 2022–2023 military offensives. According to the report, Al-Shabaab has regained influence in several areas from which it had previously been pushed out, highlighting the group’s resilience despite s…