Africa is fighting wars all over the country. Ethiopia is an independent nation. Ethiopia is involved in the Somalia's civil war. Somalia is ruled by the Shabab. The Shabab is a group of people who are radical Islamist rebels. The Shabab has pledged their allegiance to Al Qaeda. Ethiopian solders are fighting right next to US soldiers. America has considered Ethiopia one of their greatest allies in fighting against Islamic terrorist groups. Ethiopia has, alongside the US troops, helped empower a Westerm- backed transitional government. This form of ruling has previously helped keep Somalia under control. Ethiopa continued to fight this battle and it has not been an easy one.
Source: "New York Times." TheNewYorkTimes.com. Ed. Arthur Brisbane. The New York Times, 13 Dec. 2007. Web. 03 Nov. 2010.
