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Somalia - News and Analysis

Somaliland's Oppressed Media: The Test of Democracy is Freedom of Criticism

With little training or support, Somaliland's press is suffering at the hands of a fearful government.

Friend or Foe? Britain in Somalia

Somali groups are growing increasingly frustrated by the UK's aid intervention, which many believe is self-serving.

Same Old Solutions for Somalia?

Despite rhetoric of Somali inclusion, proposed solutions to the country's problems continue to be externally-driven and exclusive.

Somalia: Not Safe for Refugees to Return

Despite the economic costs, Kenya must continue to assist and protect Somali refugees rather than tell them to return to so-called 'safe zones'.

Mogadishu's Surrogate Emergency Services

Chiara Francavilla interviews the founder and the executive director of Amin Ambulance Service.

Dadaab at 20: Kenya’s Unwanted City

After 20 years, Kenyan officials are talking of closing down the world's largest refugee camp, but to those who call it home, would repatriation be another form of exile?

Bringing Eritrea In From The Cold

The London Conference on Somalia was a missed opportunity to test Eritrea's commitment to re-engage with its neighbours.

Solving the Somali Jigsaw

What is the context behind the London Conference and what lies ahead?

The Mayor of Mogadishu: The City is Safer Than Ever

Chiara Francavilla interviews Mohamed Ahmed Noor, Mayor of Mogadishu.

The London Conference on Somalia: A Limited Success

Despite notable absentees and inconsistencies, the gathering of world leaders made some hopeful steps.

Al-Shabaab: Somalia’s Many-Headed Hydra

There are no simple solutions to tackling Somalia's complex and elusive rebel group.

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