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Somalia - News and Analysis

Negotiating Peace in Somalia: Somaliland's Perspective

Although the formation of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government is an encouraging first step towards nationwide peace, it should not be assumed that Somalilanders will want to quickly unify.

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Strikes Back

Al-Shabaab is targeting government officials, AMISOM peacekeepers, Turkish and now Qatari nationals in suicide attacks.

Will London Respond to Somalia's Needs?

50 Countries will meet in London on May 7 to support the nation-building project in Somalia. It is crucial that women, children and displaced people are at the forefront of the debate.

Kenya's Somalis Face Urban Ejection

Kenyan authorities have demanded the return of Somali urban refugees to camps such as Dadaab. But will the controversial policy really improve internal security?

Somalia: New Friends, Old Debts, and the Road to Recovery

With Somalia seemingly en route to recovery, what obstacles remain in its path?

Editor's Q & A: How Has Museveni Stayed in Power?

Think Africa Press' editor explains the dynamics behind the Ugandan president's support from the West, domestic control and staying power.

Can the AU Deliver Pax Africana?

As the international intervention in Mali showed, Africa does not yet fully have the means to police itself. But could this change soon?

US Recognises Somali Government

The US has emphasised its support for the new Somali leadership during President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's high-level visit to Washington.

Somalia: Breaking Away from Intellectuals' Legacy of Corruption, Clan and Kleptocracy

Can a new generation of Somali intellectuals fix the mistakes of its predecessors and offer a brighter future for Somalia?

Understanding Somali Piracy on Land and Sea

While many are celebrating the decline of piracy, its root causes must be understood and addressed if progress is to be lasting.

Kenya: Ethnic and Economic Grievances Underlie Violence in Eastleigh

Are retaliatory attacks against ethnic Somalis in Nairobi's Eastleigh neighbourhood likely to be repeated as we approach elections?

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