Somalia
Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2025
The region faces multiple political, economic and security crises, which look likely to persist into 2025
East AfricaDivisive politics will undermine Somalia’s security
As Somalia prepares to welcome another new peacekeeping mission, long-standing security shortfalls persist
SomaliaEthiopia-Somalia tension may fuel regional instability
A dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia continues to evolve, drawing in the wider region
EthiopiaAnkara eyes greater role in Africa
Turkey is stepping up its efforts to reach out to African states as Western influence on the continent wanes
TurkeyNew AU-Somalia mission may face old challenges
With the AU mission in Somalia due to withdraw by end-2024, discussions are underway to form a successor mission
SomaliaSomalia seeks to downgrade UN political mission
Somalia has asked the UN Security Council to terminate the mandate of the UN political mission to the country
SomaliaPower struggle mars Somalia’s constitutional reform
The president has pushed through sweeping changes to the constitution that could face determined opposition
SomaliaSomalia and Turkey may struggle to realise oil deal
Somalia and Turkey have signed new deals to cooperate on maritime security and energy exploration
SomaliaSomalia-Turkey pact adds to growing regional tensions
A new defence agreement between Somalia and Turkey follows a military pact between Ethiopia and Somaliland
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