A rapid exit of AU troops from Somalia could hand a battlefield and propaganda advantage to al-Shabaab.
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It’s likely that the terrorist group will be defeated one day. But there are no signs that the political elite is capable of changing.
Al-Shabaab’s evolution over nearly two decades has been centred around three major goals.
Peacekeeping missions grab the headlines when they’re associated with tragedy and death – but that isn’t their full story.
A transition is underway in Somalia. There are massive risks if it is not handled with great care.
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