Somalia
Parallel elections would destabilise Somali region
Tensions are rising ahead of Jubaland’s elections, as opposition forces establish parallel structures
SomaliaOpposition faces obstacles in Somalia’s Jubaland polls
Jubaland's upcoming election is seen as a test of the balance of power between Mogadishu and the regions
SomaliaSomalia’s Jubaland poll process will be contested
Preparations for a major regional election are already breeding political controversies
SomaliaReconciliation slips out of Somali leaders’ grasp
Federal and regional leaders have again failed to ease longstanding political differences that impede political progress
SomaliaHawala closures would escalate Kenya-Somalia row
Bilateral relations have been tense for months, but fears are growing over a potential escalation
SomaliaInfighting could undermine Somali petroleum bill
The federal government is pressing on with efforts to establish the oil sector, but faces domestic pushback
SomaliaStalled talks cast shadow over Somalia’s progress
A key meeting between federal and regional leaders is facing difficulties
SomaliaVulnerability deepens East African food crisis risks
Increasingly frequent droughts combine with conflict and market disruptions to heighten the risk of regional food crises
East Africa
