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UAE oo Hogaamineysa Diiwaanka Ganacsiga Adduunka – Maxaan Ka Baran Karnaa Guushooda?

  Isku dayga UAE ee ah in ay noqoto hogaamiyaha ganacsiga adduunka ayaa mar kale ku guuleystay, iyadoo ku hogaamineysa Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) sanadkii afaraad oo xiriir ah. Guushan ayaa muujinaysa sida UAE ay ugu hogaamineyso dhinaca hal-abuurka iyo ganacsiga bilowga . Laakiin maxay tahay waxa ka dhigay UAE inay gaadho guulahaas, iyo maxay Soomaaliya iyo dalalka kale uga faa'iidaysan karaan tusaalahan? Sababaha UAE u Guuleysatay Taageerada Siyaasadda Dawladda Dawladda UAE waxay abuurtay jawi taageeraya ganacsiga, iyadoo bixineysa khamaarada cashuuraha , habraacyada fudud ee shatiga , iyo dhiirrigelinta maaliyadda si loo taageero ganacsiyada cusub. Intaas waxaa sii dheer, meel istiraatijiyadeed iyo suuq furan ayaa ka dhigtay UAE xarun ganacsi oo caalami ah. Maalgelinta Hal-abuurka iyo SMEs UAE waxay si xooggan ugu maalgelisay SMEs (Ganacsiyada Yaryar iyo Dhexdhexaadka ah) iyadoo $8.7 bilyan la maalgeliyay. Maalgelintaasi waxay abuurtay jawi hal-abuur leh...

Ethiopian soldiers arrive in Matabaan amid concerns about the existence of al-Shabaab

An unexpected event occurred early this morning when Ethiopian forces—roughly 4,000 in number—entered Matabaan city in the Somali area of Hiran. This incursion is a part of an ongoing attempt to counter the extremist group al-Shabaab's ongoing threat.

The Encroachment
Reports from the ground state that Ethiopian military crossed the border into Somalia, claiming to be chasing terrorists from al-Shabaab who had reportedly assembled nearby. This audacious action highlights the continued difficulties in the area, where al-Shabaab continues to be a potent and unstable force.

VOA received confirmation from Matabaan district governor Bashir Shekeeye that the military had a meeting with elders and local officials. After these discussions, the soldiers left the city. The transient nature of the security situation in the region is underscored by the size and complexity of the foreign military force present.

Context of History
Ethiopian forces have previously engaged al-Shabaab across the Somali border. An estimated 500 al-Shabaab fighters attacked Ethiopia in July 2022, coming from the Bakool region. The Hiraan region's Feer Feer sector saw the mobilization of Ethiopian police forces in retaliation, which forced the extremists to retreat across the border.

Ethiopia has two contingents operating in Somalia: one as a member of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the other on its own. Ethiopia has a great interest in Somalia's stability, as evidenced by its dual position, especially considering how global the al-Shabaab threat is.

Current Tensions
This new transfer of Ethiopian military occurred amidst heightened tensions following a maritime agreement reached between Ethiopia and Somaliland in January. Political sensitivities have been aroused by the agreement, as evidenced by recent demands for Ethiopian troops to leave Somalia from certain federal Somali officials.

In response, the Ethiopian government made it clear that they had not received any formal request to leave the Somali administration. Furthermore, regional leaders in South West Somalia and Jubaland have expressed objections to any hasty withdrawal, claiming that doing so would leave a power vacuum and give al-Shabaab an opportunity to retake lost territory.

Regional Consequences
The circumstances in Matabaan represent the larger regional dynamics in miniature. The complex and frequently tense relations between neighboring countries in the Horn of Africa are reflected in the presence of Ethiopian troops, their contacts with local officials, and the larger political discourse around their presence in Somalia.

The situation is made more complex by the political and diplomatic machinations surrounding military presence and regional agreements, even though the immediate threat posed by al-Shabaab continues to be the main cause for concern. The activities of Ethiopian forces in Matabaan serve as a clear reminder of the continuous struggle for peace and stability in Somalia—a struggle that involves numerous regional actors and transcends the country's boundaries.

In summary
The interim solution reached through talks with local leaders is encouraging as Ethiopian troops begin to leave Matabaan. But the fundamental problems are still unsolved. Because of the ongoing threat posed by al-Shabaab and the political tensions in the region, all parties involved in the situation must maintain constant vigilance and cooperation.

Although things are returning to some semblance of normal in Matabaan for the time being, the events of today will probably have an impact on ongoing efforts to establish long-lasting peace and stability in the area. The future of Somalia and its relationships with its neighbors will continue to be shaped by the cooperation between local authorities and international soldiers as well as the larger political conversation around such encounters.

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