August 29
Africa: New AU Mission for Somalia - Old Problems, Fresh Solutions?
To succeed in tackling al-Shabaab, the new peace support operation needs appropriate resourcing and protection from regional tensions. Read more »
June 11
Somalia: UN Funds for AU Peace Operations - Somalia As a Test Case
Should the African Union focus on a single situation - or apply UN Security Council Resolution 2719 to various conflicts? Read more »
April 15
East Africa: Somalia's EAC Contribution Depends On Cutting Organised Crime
East African Community member states must support Somalia's efforts to curb destabilising criminal markets. Read more »
March 04
Africa: Somalia-Türkiye Maritime Security Partnership Faces Stormy Waters
Somalia is leveraging untapped maritime incentives to build alliances in a turbulent region. Read more »
December 15, 2023
East Africa: Inconsistencies Are Costing the AU Mission in Somalia
The country's plea for an AU troop drawdown pause exposes security doubts and raises concerns for regional stability. Read more »
November 01, 2023
East Africa: Too Much, Too Fast? Somalia Joins the East African Community
Despite the benefits, Somalia's membership raises critical questions about the bloc's ability to ensure regional stability. Read more »
April 26, 2023
Somalia: ATMIS Is Still Central to Protecting Somali's Hard-Won Gains
For recent government offensives against al-Shabaab to deliver stability, the African Union mission needs support. Read more »
March 08, 2023
Somalia: Al-Shabaab On the Defensive - Is It Time to Celebrate?
Government efforts need coordination at various levels to prevent the terrorist group from regaining control and striking back. Read more »
February 07, 2023
Somalia: An Ocean of Weapons - Arms Smuggling to Somalia
Rather than relying on foreign navies, Horn of Africa countries must lead in stemming illicit arms inflows. Read more »