The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, extended the state of emergency in Somalia for one year, due to the insecurity in Somalia.
“The situation in Somalia remains an extraordinary threat to the national security and foreign policy of the United States,” Biden said in a speech to Congress.
Persistent acts of piracy off the coast of Somalia and violations of the arms embargo imposed by the United Nations Security Council led to the declaration of a national emergency on April 12, 2010.
In 2012, measures were taken on the export of coal, which was a major source of income for the Al-Shabaab group, which is accused of misappropriating the resources of the Somali population and committing acts against civilians.
The Somali government has increased its attacks against Al Shabaab in recent months, with the support of the local population.
This action was part of several decisions taken by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who, when he assumed office, promised that the fight against terrorism would be at the center of efforts to stabilize Africa.
