Rick writes:
I’m looking for a podcast where you describe the origins of Al Shabaab.
I know that Somalia was coming along well under the Islamic courts Union, then we screwed it up when GW asked Ethiopia to invade.
Any help is much appreciated.
Me:
Rick writes:
I’m looking for a podcast where you describe the origins of Al Shabaab.
I know that Somalia was coming along well under the Islamic courts Union, then we screwed it up when GW asked Ethiopia to invade.
Any help is much appreciated.
Me:
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