Somalia
Somalia’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 AfricaSomalia security shake-up will not ease major deficits
Facing rising security challenges, the government has announced new operations and reshuffled military leaders
SomaliaJihadist bombings expose weak Somali security sector
Militant group al-Shabaab appears to be undertaking a major bombing campaign in the capital
Somalia
