Wall Street Journal: Houthis and al-Shabaab collaborate more
The article discusses the increasing cooperation between the Somali Al-Shabaab movement and the Houthi group (Ansar Allah). It reports that Al-Shabaab has received advanced weapons and training from the Houthis, including surface-to-air missiles and attack drones, aimed at supporting their activities in Somalia and other regions. The reports confirm that the relationship between the two groups was formerly based on mutual benefit, but has evolved after the Iranian-American conflict, with Al-Shabaab seeking support from the Houthis to deploy radar systems for maritime monitoring. It also highlights that military and intelligence officials from the United States and the United Nations have affirmed that the Houthis are working to enhance their military capabilities by providing sophisticated weapons and training. These relationships could potentially destabilize the region and affect global energy markets. Additionally, weapons smuggling activities have extended through shell companies in Yemen, with coordination between the Houthis and Al-Shabaab to bolster their military power and expand their influence in the area.
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