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    The U.S. Won’t Let Terrorists Hide in Somalia, Says President Trump

    April 14, 2025
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    The U.S. Won’t Let Terrorists Hide in Somalia, Says Former President Trump
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    President Trump has reaffirmed a strong stance on counterterrorism in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing that the U.S. will continue its operations against extremist groups. In a recent statement, he made it clear that his administration would never allow terrorists hide in Somalia without consequences. The comments come amid renewed focus on U.S. military involvement in the region.

    Trump Vows Crackdown as Terrorists Hide in Somalia

    A recent intelligence report by AFRICOM estimates that over 400 militants remain active in southern Somalia. In his statement, Trump pointed to this number as evidence of continued threats. Drone strike operations have risen by 20% since mid-2023, targeting al-Shabaab strongholds. These statistics underscore the urgency behind Trump’s warning. His message highlighted that the U.S. will not allow terrorists hide in Somalia without consequence.

    U.S. Military Strategy in the Horn of Africa Reassessed

    According to the 2024 Pentagon briefing, the U.S. has reassigned 300 personnel to operations in East Africa, up from 220 the year before. Defense spending on Somali operations increased by 18% year-on-year. Analysts note a growing shift from airstrikes to joint ground operations with Somali forces. This reflects a more integrated approach to tackling extremism. Strategic reassessment aims to improve long-term regional stability.

    Regional Governments Welcome Renewed Security Focus

    A joint communique by IGAD in early 2025 showed 6 out of 7 member states supported continued U.S. involvement in counterterrorism. Ethiopia, Kenya, and Djibouti have all recorded a 15–25% reduction in cross-border attacks since U.S. surveillance efforts were ramped up. Local opinion polls show 67% of citizens in Somalia’s federal states favor external military support. These numbers reflect regional alignment with U.S. security priorities. Stronger cooperation is expected to yield deeper counterinsurgency results.

    Global Counterterrorism Efforts Linked to Terrorists Hide in Somalia

    A UN Security Council briefing noted that 12% of all global terror-related alerts in early 2025 had links to Somali-based groups. U.S. Homeland Security also reported a 10% increase in flagged digital communications originating from East Africa. As a result, international attention is once again focusing on the region. With growing concern, the U.S. position that terrorists hide in Somalia remains central to global counterterrorism discourse.

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