Strengthen Peacekeeping Forces in Somalia to Combat Al-Shabab

African leaders are making a unified appeal for increased international assistance, specifically the deployment of more peacekeepers to Somalia. This request marks a important moment in the ongoing struggle against al-Shabab, an insurgent group with ties to al-Qaida. As violence escalates and humanitarian conditions deteriorate, officials at a recent summit underscored the critical need for a robust peacekeeping presence to protect civilians and restore stability. The implications of this…