Abdullahi M Hassan ( Abdullahi Yabarow)

  History of Arms Embargo imposed on Somalia Government Arms embargo is a prohibition that applies to the trade or activities related to military items and is usually imposed by the United Nations. Somalia has a history of conflict and instability, and there have been efforts to control the flow of arms into the country. The United Nations Security Council has authorized regional organizations, such as the African Union, to assist the Somali government in establishing security and implementing arms embargoes on specific entities or regions within Somalia, such as Al-Shabaab. The arms embargo was first introduced on Somalia in 1992 with the aim of reducing the supply of weapons to warring clan-based groups that had ousted President Mohamed Siad Barre, leading to a civil war in the country. Nonetheless, the ineffective and corrupt federal government in Mogadishu has been actively supporting the removal of the embargo, stating its inability to acquire weapons for countering the threat p

        Reasons Why Somalia Should Continue Pursuing EAC Membership Despite the fact that Somalia is still struggling for stability, there is no harm in its administration to pursue membership into any regional inter-governmental entities. This is because it needs allies and friends while on its path to political stability and economic prosperity. East African Community (EAC) which is an intergovernmental organisation composed of six member states in East Africa, is one of the entities Somalia that is seeking its membership. There are several reasons why Somalia should continue pursuing membership in the East African Community (EAC). Economic Integration : Becoming a member of the EAC would facilitate economic integration with neighbouring countries, promoting trade and investment opportunities. Somalia could benefit from the EAC's common market, which allows for the free movement of goods, services, and capital among member states. This integration