Somalia

  • Aug 12, 2022
  • 7 min read

Funding causes concern as famine looms in East Africa

The chaotic response to fears of a famine in East Africa has raised questions about the aid system’s capacity to deliver

East Africa
  • Aug 3, 2022
  • 2 min read

Robow risk underscores Somali president’s priorities

The president has appointed a former senior leader of jihadist group al-Shabaab to the cabinet

Somalia
  • Jul 29, 2022
  • 7 min read

Al-Shabaab attack may strengthen Ethiopia-Somalia ties

The Somali jihadist group has launched a major attack on Ethiopian territory

Ethiopia
  • Jul 27, 2022
  • 2 min read

Al-Shabaab’s Ethiopia attacks suggest wider ambition

The Somali jihadist group has launched an unprecedented incursion into Ethiopia

Ethiopia
  • Jun 16, 2022
  • 2 min read

Somalia prime minister pick will win positive response

The new president has chosen an old ally, Hamza Abdi Barre, as his new prime minister

Somalia
  • Jun 15, 2022
  • 7 min read

Prospects for East and Central Africa to end-2022

Multiple political crises and a potentially severe humanitarian crisis threaten the region in late 2022

East Africa
  • Jun 7, 2022
  • 2 min read

Fears of a famine in Somalia will rise

Forecasts warn the drought could be longer than expected, while the country is already gripped by a major hunger crisis

Somalia
  • May 19, 2022
  • 7 min read

Consensus may prove crucial for new Somali president

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has returned to the presidency after a five-year absence

Somalia