Somalia
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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 ... -
High-profile jailbreak undermines Somalia’s fight for justice
Abdirashid Janan’s arrest suggested justice might soon be served. His escape shows how far away it remains. On 31 August 2019, dramatic news emerged ... -
Somalia: President Farmaajo’s stacks the deck to secure a second term
With full elections unlikely in 2020, the incumbent is trying to lock down the support of lawmakers who will again select the president. Although ... -
Kenya and Somalia’s maritime dispute: One winner, two losers?
The ICJ hearing comes with high risks for both sides. Its postponement offers the interdependent neighbours another chance to talk. If and when Kenya ... -
Insiders Insight: Kicked out of Mogadishu
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