Somalia and the U.S. signed a military agreement in mid-February, according to which Washington would strengthen the capabilities of the Somali army.
This step is an extension of the American military involvement in the Somali arena, which has witnessed continuous growth since May 2022. President Joe Biden decided to send hundreds of American soldiers to Somalia in a remarkable retreat from the policy of withdrawal from “eternal wars” launched by his predecessor, Donald Trump. Biden's decision reflected the geostrategic and security importance of Somalia, overlooking the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea.