Somalia
Somalia will struggle to meet 2016 political goals
The federal project is moving forward, but far too slowly to meet goals set out in Vision 2016
SomaliaNew Somali cabinet faces tough agenda pre-2016 polls
Under its third prime minister since 2012, Somalia's federal project has a daunting list of priorities before 2016
SomaliaNew cabinet may signal state-building gains in Somalia
Better intra-government relations and progress against al-Shabaab could auger well for state-building in Somalia
SomaliaSomalia militants look strong despite leader shifts
Despite changes to its leadership, al-Shabaab has proved itself adept at adapting to shifting circumstances
SomaliaSomalia leader fails to capitalise on federal gains
The government's continued failure to become a viable political entity undercuts gains made elsewhere
SomaliaInfighting threatens to halt Somalia federal project
The latest spat between Somalia's federal executive could derail the state building process for several months
SomaliaAl-Shabaab losses shift spotlight to Somali government
Al-Shabaab's loss of its last port is unlikely to undermine the group fundamentally
SomaliaAl-Shabaab threat in Somalia persists under new emir
The death of al-Shabaab's leader will be only moderately disruptive, given the group's decentralised structure
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