Rising Ethiopian tensions threaten new AU mission in Somalia

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union (AU) and United Nations (UN) are pressing forward with a new peacekeeping mission in Somalia despite facing hurdles as tensions with Ethiopia threaten to undermine efforts to combat the al-Shabaab insurgency. The new mission, set to replace the current peacekeeping force by the end of 2024, comes at a critical time for Somalia, with regional power struggles jeopardizing an already volatile situation.

Source: Hiiraan Online