Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Africa
AfCFTA steps up efforts to secure support for its second phase

The continental free trade organisation is counting on Ghana and Kenya to help secure the first ratifications of its key protocols. Member states are slow to comply, sparking concern with less than four months to go before the deadline.

Somalia
Chinese, Turkish and Americans share new solar energy contracts in Mogadishu

Two business groups have competed successfully for different contracts to build the future solar power stations in the area near the capital.

Somalia
NISA intel agency and aviation authority in power struggle at Mogadishu airport

Several staff members of the control tower at Mogadishu's airport were denied access by intelligence officers on 2 July, without explanation.

Djibouti, Somalia
President Guelleh walks a fine line on Somali crisis

The head of state is caught between his Somali counterpart and ally Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and the Galmudug leader Qoor Qoor, to whom his son-in-law is particularly close. For now, he has chosen to err on the side of caution.

Somalia
Soma Oil & Gas steps up search for investors

The British start-up is forging new contacts in the capital and across the US. Following a turbulent first foray into Somalia, the company founded by Basil Shiblaq is seeking investors to develop its offshore exploration licences.

Somalia
Fallout of capture of Baidoa spreads through the region

The intervention of federal forces in the South West regional capital strengthens a head of state in the midst of a legitimacy crisis with other local leaders. Turkey has also gained influence as a result of this operation, to the detriment of Addis Ababa.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Michael Randrianirina, Abiy Ahmed, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud

Intrigues big and small: every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema prepares for his first anniversary as president

Madagascar-Equatorial GuineaBehind Colonel Randrianirina's trip to Malabo

Ethiopia, SomaliaAbiy Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud at cross-purposes

African Union
African capitals consider successor to UN's António Guterres

The latest African Union summit provided an opportunity for several African countries to open discussions on the issue.