Al-Shabab Militants Execute 7 by Firing Squad in Somalia
Six of the executed men were accused of spying for the Somali government and the US  
Source: voanews.com
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Considering Political Engagement with Al-Shabaab in Somalia
The war with Al-Shabaab’s Islamist insurgency has dragged on for fifteen years. As it reviews its options, Somalia’s new government should look into what room there might be for dialogue with the group. The alternative is more fighting with no end in sight.
Source: crisisgroup.org
U.S. Withdrawal or Disengagement from Somalia? Assessing Somalia's and Kenya's Concerns
U.S. Withdrawal or Disengagement from Somalia? Assessing Somalia’s and Kenya’s Concerns Publication: Terrorism Monitor Volume: 19 Issue: 5 (source: france24.com) The Somali and Kenyan governments fear a resurgence by al-Shabaab as a result of the U.S. withdrawing its forces from Somalia. The exit was completed on January 15 in line with the deadline ordered by former President Donald Trump and involved about 600-800 U.S. soldiers under U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). They had been supporting...
Source: jamestown.org