Somalia
Attack will raise questions over Somali army readiness
As the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) looks to withdraw, the Somali army’s readiness remains in question
SomaliaSomalia's constitutional crisis may deepen
The crisis in Galmudug exposes deep divides and constitutional uncertainties between the federal and state governments
SomaliaClashes between Somali security forces may recur
Somalia’s new government has vowed to secure the capital Mogadishu through the deployment of a stabilisation force
SomaliaSomalia's federal consolidation will face strains
Positive momentum after elections has slowed amid localised political infighting within federal member states
SomaliaUS Somalia airstrikes will increase collateral risks
US airstrikes have spiked since July, three months after US President Donald Trump designated Somalia an active war zone
SomaliaEast Africa food security will test resilience concept
Aid agencies have stressed resilience as an approach to addressing food security risks, as needs grow in East Africa
East AfricaSomalia defector could open window on al-Shabaab
Former al-Shabaab leader Mukhtar Ali Robow surrendered on August 13, becoming the highest-ranking militant to defect
SomaliaSomali security strategy will need united approach
Recent attacks by al-Shabaab will not sidetrack long-term plans to withdraw AMISOM troops and boost domestic forces
Somalia
