Somalia
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To counter al-Shabaab, Somalia’s new govt must do something for the kids
President Mohamud must honestly examine why thousands of children have been recruited by the militants, whether forcibly or otherwise. Earlier this month, Somali legislators ... -
As a nurse in Somalia, I know we need vaccines. Where are they?
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. ... -
Why Somalia’s grand strategies aren’t working
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 ... -
Somalia’s divided army reflects its divided politics
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 ... -
Whether or not Kenya closes its camps, much damage has been done
Two weeks ago, Kenya issued an ultimatum for the UNHCR to present a plan for the closure of two huge refugee camps. Its deadline ... -
What’s behind the protests and unrest in Somalia?
Somali troops have clashed with opposition supporters in Mogadishu amid growing anger over delayed elections. A week ago an alliance of Somali opposition leaders ... -
Somalia’s prosperity can only be driven through local knowhow
International initiatives developed without local expertise and knowledge are bound to fail. The inauguration of President Joe Biden in the US and upcoming elections ... -
The hard truths of negotiating with al-Shabaab
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 ... -
To avoid a repeat of the Mogadishu attack, Somali needs biometrics
I was mayor of Mogadishu in 2017 when it experienced the country’s deadliest ever terrorist attack. The lessons have not yet been learnt. Three ... -
Why is the Somali diaspora so badly hit by COVID-19?
The Somali community in Europe has lost many lives to the coronavirus. We are significantly over-represented in infection and death figures. Read all our ...
