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    Crisis in Lasanod: Border Disputes, Escalating Insecurity and the Future of Somaliland

    By Markus Virgil Hoehne
    February 6, 2023
    Crisis in Lasanod: Escalating Insecurity and the Future of Somaliland
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    Somalia faces worst humanitarian crisis in recent history

    By Mukesh Kapila
    June 23, 2022
    The most severe drought for 40 years, war in Ukraine, and poor governance have led Somalia to the brink. Aid raised is a fraction ...
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    To counter al-Shabaab, Somalia’s new govt must do something for the kids

    By Liban Obsiye & Liban A. Hussein
    May 24, 2022
    President Mohamud must honestly examine why thousands of children have been recruited by the militants, whether forcibly or otherwise. Earlier this month, Somali legislators ...
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    As a nurse in Somalia, I know we need vaccines. Where are they?

    By Deka Abdullahi Abukar
    November 18, 2021
    The pandemic has overwhelmed us. Vaccines are the only solution, yet as rich countries give out third jabs, we’ve barely inoculated 2% of Somalis. ...
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    Why Somalia’s grand strategies aren’t working

    By Liban Obsiye & Liban A. Hussein
    August 18, 2021
    Afghanistan shows that billions of dollars and years of international support aren’t enough. Somalia’s insecurity problem needs a Somali solution. Somalia’s security challenges are ...
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    Somalia’s divided army reflects its divided politics

    By Liban Obsiye & Liban A. Hussein
    June 23, 2021
    The Somali National Army’s recent infighting along clan lines exposed its ongoing fragility. But integration is possible. On 25 April, the Somali National Army ...
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    Whether or not Kenya closes its camps, much damage has been done

    By Cory Rodgers & Mohamed Talil
    April 9, 2021
    Two weeks ago, Kenya issued an ultimatum for the UNHCR to present a plan for the closure of two huge refugee camps. Its deadline ...
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  • Supporters of different Somali opposition presidential candidates protest over delayed elections in Mogadishu on February 19, 2021. Credit: AFP via Getty Images.
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    What’s behind the protests and unrest in Somalia?

    By Mohammed Ibrahim Shire
    February 22, 2021
    Somali troops have clashed with opposition supporters in Mogadishu amid growing anger over delayed elections. A week ago an alliance of Somali opposition leaders ...
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    Somalia’s prosperity can only be driven through local knowhow

    By Esse M Halane
    February 2, 2021
    International initiatives developed without local expertise and knowledge are bound to fail. The inauguration of President Joe Biden in the US and upcoming elections ...
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    PoliticsSomalia

    The hard truths of negotiating with al-Shabaab

    By Erica Marsh & Tomas Maule
    November 17, 2020
    Talks with the Islamist militants may be necessary but they won’t be easy. With the US planning to withdraw troops and the African Union ...
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