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Ethiopia, Somalia
Despite disagreements, Ankara optimistic on negotiations outcome

Launched in February, technical talks between Ethiopia and Somalia aimed at finding an amicable settlement to Addis Ababa's maritime ambitions are faltering.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.05.2025

From left to right: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, in Ankara on 11 December 2024.

Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud prepares his next reshuffle

Faced with the military debacle of recent weeks, Somalia's president is replacing key figures in his executive, yet this runs the risk of giving the impression of instability.

Subscribers only Politics 06.05.2025

Somalia
Mogadishu expels deputy head of AU peace mission

The ATMIS number two is being pushed out of Somalia, after a comment he made about the jihadist group Al-Shabaab's offensive on April 9 rubbed the Somali administration up the wrong way.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.04.2025

Spotlight | Somalia
Somalia's embattled government seeks security guarantees from Turkey

The Al-Shabaab offensive on the outskirts of Mogadishu is jeopardising President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's control over the country. Against a backdrop of reduced Western military aid, Turkey has delivered arms and is now considering committing troops on the ground.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.04.2025

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (left) with Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, 12 April 2025.

Somalia
Somali government revamps mining code as it seeks strategic ores

The executive is working on a new mining law to attract international investors interested in uranium. It is also aiming to relaunch prospecting for lithium, cobalt, gold and diamonds.

Subscribers only Mining 11.04.2025

Somalia
Al-Shabaab, buoyed by military success, cultivates its image

The jihadist group Al-Shabaab is seeking to win the hearts and minds of local populations in the areas of Somalia it controls. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for his part is trying to fight back by finding new allies after a string of military defeats.

Subscribers only Defence 10.04.2025

South Sudan
Crunch week for IGAD's South Sudan envoy Raila Odinga

With tensions between President Salva Kiir and his rival Riek Machar reaching fever pitch, Kenyan special envoy Odinga intends to mobilise East African presidents in an attempt to prevent a return to civil war.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 02.04.2025

Salva Kiir (left) and Raila Odinga during the Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi, 5 September 2023.

Somalia
Mogadishu joins forces with Almond Energy to revive uranium exploration

The Somali company Almond Energy has become the administration's main partner in the drive to relaunch uranium exploration in the country. The government is also hoping to attract foreign investors to the sector.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 01.04.2025

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud in Mogadishu, 27 February 2025.

Somalia
HSM seeks to boost his credentials despite uncertain prospect of presidential polls

The Somali government, in difficulty on the security and political fronts, is hoping to give itself a boost by announcing major infrastructure and economic projects. The aim is to prepare for re-election in polls scheduled for next year, but which may be postponed.

Free access Infrastructure, Politics 26.03.2025

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Abiy Ahmed at the Mogadishu International Airport, 27 February 2025.

Somalia
Mogadishu prepares for the return of its development bank

First established in 1968 and then abandoned, the Somali Development and Reconstruction Bank was revitalised in 2024 and will be making its first investments this year. The authorities are currently seeking to attract international funds.

Subscribers only Finance 24.03.2025

Somalia
Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

The Islamist armed group is taking advantage of feuding clans and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's isolation to step up its attacks on the capital during Ramadan.

Subscribers only Defence 21.03.2025

Security forces are dispatched to the scene following a bomb attack launched against the president's convoy in Mogadishu on 18 March 2025.

Burundi, Somalia
Behind the scenes of Burundi's ouster from the new AU mission in Somalia

A troop provider since the creation of AMISOM in 2007, Burundi will not be taking part in the next African Union mission in Somalia, much to Gitega's dismay. This decision has been heavily influenced by the Somalian presidency.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 03.03.2025

AMISOM soldiers from Burundi on the outskirts of Mogadishu, May 2012.

Somalia
Trump's return brings uncertainty for Friends of Somalia

The "Friends of Somalia" group has not met since last October. Although a meeting was due to be held in Mogadishu, no date has been given to the five member countries, which include the United States.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 27.02.2025

Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prepares country for new campaign against al-Shabaab

With just one year to go before the presidential election, the Somalian president wants to relaunch his military campaign against the Islamist armed group. With the help of local militias, he aims to rekindle the hopes raised by the first offensive in 2022.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 26.02.2025

Hassan Sheikh Mohamod in Ankara, Turkey, 11 December 2024.

African Union, Somalia
New AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia to be discussed in Addis Ababa and Doha

A meeting between all the parties involved in Aussom, the African Union's new support and stabilisation mission in Somalia, is due to take place on 24 and 25 February in Addis Ababa.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 21.02.2025

Somalia, Somaliland
Recently elected President Irro juggles diplomatic and security issues

Although he wanted to play the regional multipartnership card, Somaliland's new strongman is already caught in the crosshairs. This is fertile ground for foreign interests in a territory that is not recognised by the international community.

Subscribers only Politics 17.01.2025

Somaliland's new president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, in Hargeisa, 10 November 2024.

Algeria
Algiers spares no effort to push its candidate for AU Commission deputy chair

In the run-up to next month's election for the African Union role, rival North African countries are busy preparing their campaign arguments. Algeria has sent two ministers across the continent in search of backing.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.01.2025

Spotlight | Somalia
Jubaland keen to de-escalate with Mogadishu after Ras Kamboni battle

Jubaland gained the upper hand over national forces in a short bout of fighting two weeks ago. It hopes to capitalise on its strong position to engage in dialogue with the federal government. The easing of tensions with Ethiopia thanks to Turkish mediation may also prove helpful in local negotiations.

Subscribers only Defence, Politics 24.12.2024

Sheikh Ahmed Madobe in Kismaayo, South Somalia, in 2012.

Ethiopia, Somalia
Thanks to Turkish mediation, AUSSOM might include Ethiopian troops after all

The meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on 11 December in Turkey helped to ease relations between their two countries after a year of extreme tension.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 17.12.2024

Spotlight | Kenya, Somalia
Mogadishu turns to Nairobi amid row with Jubaland

Somalia's central government wants Kenya's help in unseating the newly elected president of its largest federal state. Tension continues to mount in southern Somalia, under the watchful eye of its international security partners.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 05.12.2024

Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud (left) on 15 June 2024 in Lucerne (Switzerland) and Jubaland president Ahmed Madobe on 22 August 2019 in Kismayo.

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Ethiopia, Somalia
Despite disagreements, Ankara optimistic on negotiations outcome

Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud prepares his next reshuffle

Somalia
Mogadishu expels deputy head of AU peace mission

Spotlight | Somalia
Somalia's embattled government seeks security guarantees from Turkey

Somalia
Somali government revamps mining code as it seeks strategic ores

Somalia
Al-Shabaab, buoyed by military success, cultivates its image

South Sudan
Crunch week for IGAD's South Sudan envoy Raila Odinga

Somalia
Mogadishu joins forces with Almond Energy to revive uranium exploration

Somalia
HSM seeks to boost his credentials despite uncertain prospect of presidential polls

Somalia
Mogadishu prepares for the return of its development bank

Somalia
Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

Burundi, Somalia
Behind the scenes of Burundi's ouster from the new AU mission in Somalia

Somalia
Trump's return brings uncertainty for Friends of Somalia

Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prepares country for new campaign against al-Shabaab

African Union, Somalia
New AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia to be discussed in Addis Ababa and Doha

Somalia, Somaliland
Recently elected President Irro juggles diplomatic and security issues

Algeria
Algiers spares no effort to push its candidate for AU Commission deputy chair

Spotlight | Somalia
Jubaland keen to de-escalate with Mogadishu after Ras Kamboni battle

Ethiopia, Somalia
Thanks to Turkish mediation, AUSSOM might include Ethiopian troops after all

Spotlight | Kenya, Somalia
Mogadishu turns to Nairobi amid row with Jubaland

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Spotlight | Somalia Somalia's embattled government seeks security guarantees from Turkey

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Somalia Mogadishu joins forces with Almond Energy to revive uranium exploration

Somalia HSM seeks to boost his credentials despite uncertain prospect of presidential polls

Somalia Mogadishu prepares for the return of its development bank

Somalia Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

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Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prepares country for new campaign against al-Shabaab

African Union, Somalia New AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia to be discussed in Addis Ababa and Doha

Somalia, Somaliland Recently elected President Irro juggles diplomatic and security issues

Algeria Algiers spares no effort to push its candidate for AU Commission deputy chair

Spotlight | Somalia Jubaland keen to de-escalate with Mogadishu after Ras Kamboni battle

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Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Ethiopia, Somalia
Despite disagreements, Ankara optimistic on negotiations outcome

Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud prepares his next reshuffle

Somalia
Mogadishu expels deputy head of AU peace mission

Spotlight | Somalia
Somalia's embattled government seeks security guarantees from Turkey

Somalia
Somali government revamps mining code as it seeks strategic ores

Somalia
Al-Shabaab, buoyed by military success, cultivates its image

South Sudan
Crunch week for IGAD's South Sudan envoy Raila Odinga

Somalia
Mogadishu joins forces with Almond Energy to revive uranium exploration

Somalia
HSM seeks to boost his credentials despite uncertain prospect of presidential polls

Somalia
Mogadishu prepares for the return of its development bank

Somalia
Divisions and disorganisation behind al-Shabaab's dramatic counter-attack on Mogadishu

Burundi, Somalia
Behind the scenes of Burundi's ouster from the new AU mission in Somalia

Somalia
Trump's return brings uncertainty for Friends of Somalia

Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prepares country for new campaign against al-Shabaab

African Union, Somalia
New AU peacekeeping mission in Somalia to be discussed in Addis Ababa and Doha

Somalia, Somaliland
Recently elected President Irro juggles diplomatic and security issues

Algeria
Algiers spares no effort to push its candidate for AU Commission deputy chair

Spotlight | Somalia
Jubaland keen to de-escalate with Mogadishu after Ras Kamboni battle

Ethiopia, Somalia
Thanks to Turkish mediation, AUSSOM might include Ethiopian troops after all

Spotlight | Kenya, Somalia
Mogadishu turns to Nairobi amid row with Jubaland