Somalia
Abu Dhabi is in the Horn of Africa for the long term
Work has started on a controversial new naval base in Somaliland
United Arab EmiratesSomaliland will stake democratic claim with poll
As Somaliland holds its third consecutive presidential election, sovereignty remains the common aim of political elites
SomaliaSomali counter-insurgency will require political unity
As Somalia responds to October's deadly bomb attacks, it must address internal disputes and security sector shortcomings
SomaliaEast African ports may channel regional tensions
As states in the region look to increase trade through major port upgrades, political tensions have emerged
East AfricaSomalia bomb attack could unite or divide
A devastating truck bomb attack in Mogadishu has killed hundreds and left the nation in mourning
SomaliaClampdowns boost appeal of secessionism in Africa
But actual independence is difficult to accomplish
AfricaSomalia crisis will affect delivery on key priorities
Growing divisions between different levels of government are derailing constitutional review and other key priorities
SomaliaNiger may be sign of deeper US military role in Africa
The deaths of US troops in an ambush in Niger could indicate greater US military engagement in Africa
Niger
