Rise of the ICU, War with the ARPCT, TFG and Ethiopia (2006–present)

The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) was founded in Nairobi, Kenya in 2004. Things got worse in Somalia, so they were not able to establish themselves in Mogadishu. In 2006, TFG established an temporary government in Baidoa. The Alliance for the Restoration of Peace and Counter-Terrorism (ARPCT) was formed and consisted f mainly Mogadishu warlords. The ARPCT was against the rise of Sharia oriented Islamic Courts Union (ICU). The ICU has been gaining power over the years and are backed by funding from the US's CIA, which led to increasing conflict in the capitol.