Somalia

  • Jul 10, 2013
  • 6 min read

Somali insurgency will not flag after dissenter's exit

Mogadishu's detaining of Hassan Dahir Aweys, a senior Islamist nationalist and long-standing...

Somalia
  • Jul 5, 2013
  • 2 min read

Kenyan interests embroiled in rising Somali rifts

An AU-destined letter 'leaked' this week exposed the Somali federal government accusing Kenyan...

Somalia
  • Jun 28, 2013
  • 7 min read

Kismayo crisis tests Kenya/Ethiopia clout in Somalia

Rival militias vying to control the disputed 'Jubaland' state clashed on June 26 in the port town...

Somalia
  • Jun 10, 2013
  • 2 min read

Somalia's neighbours exacerbate federalism crisis

On June 8 fighting erupted in the strategic port town of Kismayo over rival leadership claims in...

Somalia
  • May 16, 2013
  • 6 min read

Sub-national agendas limit Somali president authority

Yesterday, Ahmed Madobe was announced as president of the new regional administration, Jubaland,...

Somalia
  • May 8, 2013
  • 2 min read

Neglect of Somali federalism poses long-term risks

The London conference on Somalia yesterday saw donors (United Kingdom, United States, EU) pledge...

Somalia
  • Apr 24, 2013
  • 2 min read

Ethiopian pullout threat risks Somalia security vacuum

The Ethiopian prime minister yesterday warned of his country's intentions to withdraw troops from...

Somalia
  • Apr 15, 2013
  • 2 min read

Turkish efforts in Somalia subject to old challenges

At least 30 people were killed in multiple attacks in the capital Mogadishu yesterday; the...

Somalia