Fears of war in the Horn of Africa grew sharply yesterday after Ethiopia sent troops into Somalia to “protect” its neighbour’s fragile government against an advancing Islamist militia.
Dozens of Ethiopian military trucks and armoured vehicles were seen closing in on Baidoa, the seat of Somalia’s interim government, which has no army of its own. Journalists reported seeing hundreds of Ethiopian troops patrolling the town yesterday.

The move appeared to be a direct challenge to the Supreme Islamic Council of Somalia, which controls the capital Mogadishu and much of the south. On Wednesday, its fighters advanced to the town of Buurhabaka, 40 miles from Baidoa. The military movements came as both sides stepped up their verbal battle.
guardian.co.uk

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