In early February, William Ruto announced the upcoming reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border, which has been closed for 15 years due to attacks by the Islamist group Al-Shabaab. This unexpected decision surprised many within the security establishment (AI, 23/02/26). In this delicate context, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) remain well-positioned at border posts and are also deployed in Somalia under the auspices of AUSSOM, the African Union stabilisation mission.To support […]
In early February, William Ruto announced the upcoming reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border, which has been closed for 15 years due to attacks by the Islamist group Al-Shabaab. This unexpected decision surprised many within the security establishment (AI, 23/02/26). In this delicate context, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) remain well-positioned at border posts and are also deployed in Somalia under the auspices of AUSSOM, the African Union stabilisation mission.To support […] Read More