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Somalia

Somali Aviation Services trains Amisom in aviation safety

On 1st October, Somali Aviation Services and Consultancy Firm (SAS-CF) was awarded its first contract from local UN office, UNSOS.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 15.10.2020

Kenyatta issues ultimatum to Mogadishu

The Kenyan foreign secretary Raychelle Omamo has warned her Somalian counterpart that the Kenyan army will retaliate in the event of a further military incident on the countries' shared border.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.10.2020

GERD: Egypt and Ethiopia kowtow to South Sudan

The GERD dam (Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam), a source of tension between Addis Ababa and Cairo. © Yirga Mengistu/dpa/picture-alliance/Newscom/MaxPPP

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running story - The Renaissance Dam 09.10.2020

Turkish influence comes under fire in presidential campaign

Businessman Abshir Aden Ferro, who plans to run in the February presidential election, has given his campaign a markedly anti-Turkish flavour. In the meantime, Turkey is giving firm support to the incumbent president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo.

Subscribers only Politics Running story - Erdogan's drive in Africa 08.10.2020

Valar Frontier to take up counter-terrorism duties at Mogadishu airport

Through its new security role at Mogadishu's international airport, the American security services provider Valar Frontier Solutions is consolidating its presence in Somalia.

Subscribers only Politics 25.09.2020

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Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

The company is about to take part in training - on behalf of the US Department of State, its main client - Ugandan troops deployed in Somalia to fight Al Shabaab insurgents. Its recent acquisition of SAIC's large portfolio will help it grow into Washington's diplomacy favourite operator across Africa.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 14.09.2020

Washington drives Somalian troops, under Turkey's nose

The United States are preparing to deliver nearly 100 light transport and combat vehicles to the Somalian army to help it fight the Al-Shabaab movement. It is also a way to counter the growing influence of Turkey - and its Qatari ally - in the East African country.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 10.09.2020

Somali special forces, a playground for US-Turkey contest of strength

Washington is stepping up its support for Somali special forces by hiring more and more private service providers in the field. The US wants to take down Al-Shabaab but also keep tabs on the Somali National Army, now largely under Turkish influence.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 08.09.2020

How US steers Uganda's AMISOM activities

To better counter Al-Shabaab attacks, the United States is overseeing Uganda's military deployment in AMISOM, including by providing training and equipment.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 31.08.2020

Soldiers from the Uganda People's Defense Force deployed with AMISOM in Somalia.

PAE to run anti-terrorism screening systems at Somalian airports

The American contractor Pacific Architects & Engineers is to operate an automated targeting system to screen travellers with a view to identifying individuals suspected of terrorist and criminal acts.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 28.08.2020

PAE develops American bridgehead role in Mogadishu

Pacific Architects & Engineers has become one of the US's main support service providers in the war against Al-Shabaab in a number of different fields.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 20.08.2020

Ousting of PM Khaire deprives US and EU of key ally

Hassan Ali Khaire, who resigned under duress as Somalia's prime minister on 25 July, was western diplomats' main point of contact in Farmajo's government.

Free access Diplomacy 30.07.2020

Former prime ministrer Hassan Ali Khaire.

US Navy drops anchor on al-Shabaab territory

The port of Kismayo has become a key US outpost in the fight against al-Shabaab. The US Navy will help with tactical coordination and train Somalia's special forces there.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 15.07.2020

Ambassador Qin Jian speaks his mind over Somaliland

Annoyed that Somaliland has opened a representation in Taiwan, China is pressuring Somali President Farmajo to suspend discussions with the breakaway state.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.07.2020

Chinese ambassador Qin Jian with Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo, in 2017.

New Delhi chooses Daallo Airlines to operate air bridge

The Indian foreign ministry has called in the small Djiboutian company Daallo Airlines to repatriate Indian citizens stranded in Mogadishu.

Subscribers only Business 07.07.2020

Crisis Response keeps close eye on US aid to Somalian army

On 13 June, Crisis Response Co (CRC) once again extended its contract in Somalia with the US Army.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 25.06.2020

Erdogan exploits Djibouti summit to consolidate influence in Horn

With extensive business interests in Somalia, Turkey is discreetly involving itself in discussions between the leaders of Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Somaliland.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.06.2020

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ENI relieved as Kenyatta continues to sabotage maritime border proceedings

The Kenyan president has adopted aggressive delay tactics in recent months to try to prevent the International Court of Justice coming to a decision on Kenya's maritime border dispute with Somalia.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy 03.06.2020

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From Bongo to Kagame: Liban Soleman is now tight with Rwanda's first family

The scion of a prominent Somali family that has spread itself across Africa, business consultant Liban Soleman, having served as Ali Bongo's chief of staff for five years, now works closely with the family of Rwanda's president.

Subscribers only Politics 26.05.2020

Liban Soleman, the well-connected consultant newly appointed to the Rwanda Development Board.

US Air Force beefs drone capacity against al-Shabaab

The American military is set to expand its Chabelley airfield to increase flights of the unmanned aircraft that lead its fight against al-Shabaab militants.

Free access Defence, Diplomacy 19.05.2020

Ali Hassan Khaire searches desperately for fresh funds

The Somali prime minister is using the government's catastrophic economic projections and the expected impact of the Covid-19 pandemic to try to obtain additional international aid

Subscribers only Politics 30.04.2020

Ugandan fatalities in Somalia hasten Amisom exit moves

Uganda is paying a high price for its involvement in the Amisom, adding to UPDF joint chief-of-staff Joseph Musanyufu's moves to prepare his withdrawal from the conflict.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.04.2020

ZetAvia does UAE's diplomatic heavy lifting in the Horn

By flying several loads of medical supplies to Somaliland and Puntland to help battle the Covid-19 crisis, the Ukrainian aviation firm has become an agent of UAE influence.

Free access Business 21.04.2020

One of the Zetavia Il-76TD large cargo planes delivering Emirati medical aid to the Horn of Africa.

Bashir Goth's term in Washington extended

On 5 March, Bashir Goth, who has been Somaliland's representative in the US since the summer of 2018, signed a [...]

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.03.2020

Curious disappearances in Musa Bihi Abdi's entourage…

According to our information, Somaliland's ambassador in Nairobi, Bashe Awil [...]

Subscribers only Politics 27.03.2020

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Somalia

Somali Aviation Services trains Amisom in aviation safety

Kenyatta issues ultimatum to Mogadishu

GERD: Egypt and Ethiopia kowtow to South Sudan

Turkish influence comes under fire in presidential campaign

Valar Frontier to take up counter-terrorism duties at Mogadishu airport

In Focus
Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

Washington drives Somalian troops, under Turkey's nose

Somali special forces, a playground for US-Turkey contest of strength

How US steers Uganda's AMISOM activities

PAE to run anti-terrorism screening systems at Somalian airports

PAE develops American bridgehead role in Mogadishu

Ousting of PM Khaire deprives US and EU of key ally

US Navy drops anchor on al-Shabaab territory

Ambassador Qin Jian speaks his mind over Somaliland

New Delhi chooses Daallo Airlines to operate air bridge

Crisis Response keeps close eye on US aid to Somalian army

Erdogan exploits Djibouti summit to consolidate influence in Horn

Spotlight
ENI relieved as Kenyatta continues to sabotage maritime border proceedings

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From Bongo to Kagame: Liban Soleman is now tight with Rwanda's first family

US Air Force beefs drone capacity against al-Shabaab

Ali Hassan Khaire searches desperately for fresh funds

Ugandan fatalities in Somalia hasten Amisom exit moves

ZetAvia does UAE's diplomatic heavy lifting in the Horn

Bashir Goth's term in Washington extended

Curious disappearances in Musa Bihi Abdi's entourage…

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Somalia

Somali Aviation Services trains Amisom in aviation safety

Kenyatta issues ultimatum to Mogadishu

GERD: Egypt and Ethiopia kowtow to South Sudan

Turkish influence comes under fire in presidential campaign

Valar Frontier to take up counter-terrorism duties at Mogadishu airport

In Focus Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

Washington drives Somalian troops, under Turkey's nose

Somali special forces, a playground for US-Turkey contest of strength

How US steers Uganda's AMISOM activities

PAE to run anti-terrorism screening systems at Somalian airports

PAE develops American bridgehead role in Mogadishu

Ousting of PM Khaire deprives US and EU of key ally

US Navy drops anchor on al-Shabaab territory

Ambassador Qin Jian speaks his mind over Somaliland

New Delhi chooses Daallo Airlines to operate air bridge

Crisis Response keeps close eye on US aid to Somalian army

Erdogan exploits Djibouti summit to consolidate influence in Horn

Spotlight ENI relieved as Kenyatta continues to sabotage maritime border proceedings

Spotlight From Bongo to Kagame: Liban Soleman is now tight with Rwanda's first family

US Air Force beefs drone capacity against al-Shabaab

Ali Hassan Khaire searches desperately for fresh funds

Ugandan fatalities in Somalia hasten Amisom exit moves

ZetAvia does UAE's diplomatic heavy lifting in the Horn

Bashir Goth's term in Washington extended

Curious disappearances in Musa Bihi Abdi's entourage…

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In Focus
Sincerus Global begins to make its mark as top Department of State military contractor in Africa

Spotlight
ENI relieved as Kenyatta continues to sabotage maritime border proceedings

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From Bongo to Kagame: Liban Soleman is now tight with Rwanda's first family