Al Shabab's Two-Decade Insurgency Strains Somalia as AU Funding Gaps Worsen Crisis

Al Shabab, an Al Qaeda affiliate, has sustained a two-decade insurgency against Somalia's government, with the African Union's anti-terror mission now threatened by a lack of international funds. This funding shortfall coincides with a major humanitarian crisis, potentially weakening counterterrorism efforts and exacerbating instability. The situation is developing, with uncertainty over the scale of funding gaps and their immediate impact on operations.