Somalia appoints Eritrean-trained naval chief, risking further strain with Ethiopia
MOGADISHU, Somalia (Axadle) – A new navy chief with training from Eritrea has placed Somalia’s security choices under a sharper regional spotlight, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision coming as Mogadishu’s ties with Ethiopia face fresh strain and fighting in Southwest State adds another layer to the country’s political and military pressures. Mohamed Abdulqadir “Shariif” […]
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Somalia appoints Eritrean-trained naval chief, risking further strain with Ethiopia
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- October 26, 2026
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- Abdiwahab Ahmed