Andrew Tobin, Author at FDD's Long War Journal

U.S. reinserts troops in Somalia after long-awaited elections are completed

Andrew Tobin | May 31, 2022

On May 15, Somalia completed its election process, selecting Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as the new president. Sheikh previously served as president of Somalia from 2012 until 2017 and defeated the incumbent Farmajo in a long-awaited and contentious election.

Shabaab attacks international hub in Mogadishu where U.S. Embassy is located

Andrew Tobin | March 23, 2022

Two Al Shabaab gunmen assaulted Halane military base near Mogadishu’s international airport, killing six.

U.S. Treasury Designates Four ISIS Financiers in South Africa

Andrew Tobin | March 7, 2022

Four ISIS money men were sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury for providing material support to Islamic State branches across Africa.

US Launches First Drone Strike Against Shabaab in Seven Months

Andrew Tobin | March 1, 2022

One week after a series of suicide bombings in Mogadishu, the US conducts its first drone strike against al-Shabaab since August 2021.