A Port Deal Unsettles U.S. Counterterror Fight in the Horn of Africa – WSJ - Afric Info

A Port Deal Unsettles U.S. Counterterror Fight in the Horn of Africa – WSJ - Afric Info

In a development that raises significant concerns for U.S. national security interests, a recent port deal in the Horn of Africa has drawn attention for it’s potential implications on counterterrorism operations in the region. The Wall Street Journal reports on how this agreement, poised to enhance trade connectivity while simultaneously fostering closer ties between regional powers, may inadvertently compromise ongoing efforts to combat extremi…

Somalia’s stability key to Horn of Africa security: Egypt

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has underlined the importance of Somalia’s stability to peace and security in the Horn of Africa during a call with his newly appointed Somali counterpart, Abdisalam Abdi Ali.