In just two sentences- that’s 206 characters- the United States made clear what it supports, what it rejects, and how it sees the path forward to resolve Somalia’s growing political uncertainty. The message, issued by the Bureau of African Affairs in response to the recent communiqué of the National Consultative Council (NCC), blends political and security concerns into one coherent, yet stern position.

Four major takeaways from the US Department of State’s message.Click here to read