Somalia

  • Apr 13, 2021
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Term extension will aggravate Somali electoral crisis

Parliament has voted to extend its own and the president’s terms by two years to allow democratic elections to be held

Somalia
  • Apr 7, 2021
  • 7 min read

Kenya’s refugee policy faces familiar obstacles

Kenya is again calling for the closure of the largest refugee camps on its territory

Kenya
  • Mar 25, 2021
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Kenya’s refugee camp closure calls will spark backlash

Kenya is again talking of closing major refugee camps it hosts on its territory

Kenya
  • Mar 22, 2021
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Foreign pressure on Somali president may fall short

Despite rising international pressure, the parties to Somalia’s poll dispute are no closer to negotiating a solution

Somalia
  • Mar 16, 2021
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Court exit will entrench Kenya-Somalia maritime row

A long-standing maritime dispute has final arrived in court but Kenya is boycotting the hearing

Somalia
  • Mar 10, 2021
  • 7 min read

Somali opposition seeks to build pressure on president

Amid rising frustration over an ongoing electoral impasse, the risks of a shift in opposition tactics are growing

Somalia
  • Mar 9, 2021
  • 2 min read

Al-Shabaab will exploit Somali electoral dispute

The militant group is stepping up attacks amid a festering electoral crisis

Somalia
  • Feb 26, 2021
  • 2 min read

Grace deal offers ray of hope in Somali poll dispute

The opposition has agreed to delay planned protests in exchange for limited government concessions

Somalia