🧵 The Life & Legacy of Pastor John MacArthur
John MacArthur will likely go down as the most influential pastor /theologian of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Now in the sunset of his ministry, his legacy is clear. Below is a 🧵 on how he became “Pastor John.” 👇🏼
When the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia was formed in Nairobi, with Colonel Abdullahi Yusuf elected as President, significant challenges prevented it from entering Somalia. The threat posed by the Islamic Courts Union, which eventually became Al-Shabaab, made it impossible for the government to return to Mogadishu. If it were not for Ethiopia's intervention, Somalia might have remained without a functional government, as the Somali leadership was effectively in exile in Kenya. The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) played a crucial role in enabling the Somali government to regain a foothold in its own country, providing security and training to the Somali army, which was composed of troops from the Darod, Hawiye, Digil, and Mirifle (Rahwen) clans.
Ethiopian forces have paid a high price, both in terms of lives lost and financial resources, to help stabilize Somalia. From Galcayo to Kismayo, Ethiopian soldiers sacrificed their lives to protect the Somali government and ensure the country did not fall back into the hands of extremist groups like Al-Shabaab. Despite these sacrifices, the current Somali administration appears to be overlooking the critical support Ethiopia has provided. Instead, they are lobbying for the withdrawal of Ethiopian forces and aligning with external powers that have historically been at odds with Ethiopia’s interests.
If Ethiopian forces were to withdraw from Somalia today, the consequences could be dire. Without the continued support of the ENDF and the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), the fragile stability in Mogadishu and other regions could rapidly deteriorate, potentially allowing Al-Shabaab and other militant groups to regain control. The Somali government's alignment with external forces, coupled with calls for Ethiopian withdrawal, risks undoing the progress made in recent years and plunging the country back into chaos and insecurity.
One should ask What will happen if the Ethiopian Defense Forces leave Somalia?
@flyethiopian People are commenting about things they don’t know. Overbooking might happen with all airlines because people cancel their flights at the last minute. So chill 👍
Ethiopia's peace agreement and cessation of hostilities mean rebuilding can now begin. Renewed access to AGOA benefits would help Ethiopia’s economy, exporters, and workers. I urge Ambassador Tai to consider initiating an out-of-cycle review regarding Ethiopia’s eligibility.
#USA poised to hijack the Pretoria agreement.The promising deal seems to be in danger.There's no article in the Pretoria political document mentioned withdrawal of none ENDF forces.USA ignoring the DDR and talks about withdrawal. Official declaration of violating Eth sovereignty.
"The United States supports Ethiopia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity and wants to return to a strong partnership." -Antony Blinken, 09/11/2022