Somalia

  • Apr 15
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Somalia’s SSC recognition will fuel political tensions

Somalia has officially recognised SSC-Khatumo as a federal member state, after it split away from Somaliland

Somalia
  • Feb 26
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Puntland's IS offensive may enjoy limited success

The Puntland region has undertaken a major operation against Islamic State without support from federal authorities

Somalia
  • Feb 4
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Jubaland push will test Somalia’s president

The region has expressed openness to talks with federal authorities, even as it makes further gains on the ground

Somalia
  • Jan 21
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Puntland offensive highlights Somali security dilemmas

Puntland region has undertaken a major offensive against Islamic State without any federal assistance

Somalia
  • Jan 10
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Tensions may hamper new Somali peacekeeping mission

The transition to a new peacekeeping mission is underway, but crucial details remain unresolved

Somalia
  • Dec 18, 2024
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New deal may only partly ease Ethiopia-Somalia tension

Turkey has mediated a new detente between Ethiopia and Somalia, nominally ending a major regional crisis

Somalia
  • Dec 18, 2024
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New escalations threaten fragile Somalia peace

The federal government and Jubaland authorities have continued their standoff, this time in Gedo

Somalia
  • Dec 13, 2024
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Jubaland debacle could offer Somalia a reset option

A humiliating military defeat in Jubaland has coincided with a crucial new bilateral peace deal with Ethiopia

Somalia
  • Dec 12, 2024
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Somali-Ethiopia deal boosts regional security outlook

Following Turkish mediation, Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to de-escalate bilateral tensions

Somalia