The Somali government must focus its messaging to win the media war against Al-Shabaab

[Deeq A.]

The Somali government claims it is strategically focused on winning public hearts and minds in the fight against Al-Shabaab. They understand that this is the only way they can liberate Somalia from Al Shabab’s influence. Most Somalis want a secure future free from Al-Shabaab’s violence, intimidation, and extortion and are supportive of the government’s agenda. The government’s messaging is simple: Al-Shabaab is an evil terrorist organisation led by foreign Al-Qaeda doctrines and their ambition is to hurt and undermine the Somali nation.

Source: Hiiraan Online