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Somalia

Doha gives security boost to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Struggling with the Al-Shabaab terrorist group, the Somali federal government has been counting mainly on the support of its close ally Turkey and, now, Doha.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 25.06.2025

Mahad Salad returns to head Somali intelligence agency as elections loom

Barely a year after falling out with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud cost him his job, Somalia's former spymaster is back at the helm of NISA - a calculated move by the president ahead of next year's polls.

Subscribers only Politics 17.06.2025

Addis Ababa appoints new ambassador to Somalia

A hardliner against Ethiopia's “enemies" will be tasked with advancing the roadmap from Addis Ababa to Mogadishu.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.06.2025

AU appoints new head of mission in Mogadishu

Senegalese El Hadji Ibrahima Boly Diene is preparing to represent the African Union Commission in the Somali capital and take charge of the peacekeeping mission, which is in the midst of upheaval.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.06.2025

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A year from election, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces looming isolation

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in New York in September 2022. © Dave Sanders/The New York Times via REA

Subscribers only Politics 11.06.2025

Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

As the main oil investor in Somaliland, the British-Turkish company is under pressure from its Taiwanese partner to speed up exploration work. Meanwhile, China is keeping a close eye on these preparations.

Subscribers only Energy 09.06.2025

AU solicits Gulf states to fund Somalia peace mission

The chair of the AU Commission took the opportunity at the Arab League summit to call on the Gulf monarchies to support AUSSOM, the AU's new peacekeeping mission in Somalia.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 04.06.2025

Qatar unease at future AU mission

Discussions on Somalia between the African Union and Qatar are coming aground.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.06.2025

Somaliland president on visit to Kenya for diplomatic mission opening

Taking up office last December, Somaliland's president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi will kick off a week-long trip to Kenya on 25 May.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.05.2025

Breakaway Somaliland's small steps towards international recognition

The self-proclaimed republic, buoyed by the arrival of the new Trump administration, is targeting both the United States and its Horn of Africa neighbours in its long-running quest for international recognition.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.05.2025

Members of the Hargeisa Basketball Girls team during the Independence Day celebrations in Hargeisa, 17 May 2024.

Inner circle
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan builds ambitious Africa team in Ankara

With a string of large-scale infrastructure projects, arms deals and major political moves, Turkey is pursuing its foreign policy to move in on Africa. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is at the heart of this ever-expanding web.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 16.05.2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (centre) in Washington, DC, on 26 March 2025.

African Union fails to obtain US financial support for AUSSOM

The AU commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, Bankole Adeoye, is no longer in position to convince Trump's administration to support its future peace mission in Somalia. A sponsors conference will be held at Doha at the end of the month.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 09.05.2025

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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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.

National football team coach quits over unpaid salary

Appointed in July 2023, Rachid Loustèque has not received his monthly salary of €5,000 since last May. The coach has decided to resign from his position and take his case to Fifa.

Subscribers only Politics 28.03.2025

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.

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Somalia

Doha gives security boost to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Mahad Salad returns to head Somali intelligence agency as elections loom

Addis Ababa appoints new ambassador to Somalia

AU appoints new head of mission in Mogadishu

Spotlight
A year from election, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces looming isolation

Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

AU solicits Gulf states to fund Somalia peace mission

Qatar unease at future AU mission

Somaliland president on visit to Kenya for diplomatic mission opening

Breakaway Somaliland's small steps towards international recognition

Inner circle
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan builds ambitious Africa team in Ankara

African Union fails to obtain US financial support for AUSSOM

Despite disagreements, Ankara optimistic on negotiations outcome

Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud prepares his next reshuffle

Mogadishu expels deputy head of AU peace mission

Spotlight
Somalia's embattled government seeks security guarantees from Turkey

Somali government revamps mining code as it seeks strategic ores

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

Mogadishu joins forces with Almond Energy to revive uranium exploration

National football team coach quits over unpaid salary

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

Spotlight
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Mogadishu prepares for the return of its development bank

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

The New Guard
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LibyaAhmed Albibas, civil rights champion

SomaliaFathi Bashe, youth ambassador for the Horn of Africa

South AfricaMqokeleli Gomba, chief engineer at Richards Bay

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Somalia

Doha gives security boost to Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Mahad Salad returns to head Somali intelligence agency as elections loom

Addis Ababa appoints new ambassador to Somalia

AU appoints new head of mission in Mogadishu

Spotlight A year from election, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces looming isolation

Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

AU solicits Gulf states to fund Somalia peace mission

Qatar unease at future AU mission

Somaliland president on visit to Kenya for diplomatic mission opening

Breakaway Somaliland's small steps towards international recognition

Inner circle Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan builds ambitious Africa team in Ankara

African Union fails to obtain US financial support for AUSSOM

Despite disagreements, Ankara optimistic on negotiations outcome

Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud prepares his next reshuffle

Mogadishu expels deputy head of AU peace mission

Spotlight Somalia's embattled government seeks security guarantees from Turkey

Somali government revamps mining code as it seeks strategic ores

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

Mogadishu joins forces with Almond Energy to revive uranium exploration

National football team coach quits over unpaid salary

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

Spotlight How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

Mogadishu prepares for the return of its development bank

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

The New Guard Libya, Somalia, South Africa

LibyaAhmed Albibas, civil rights champion

SomaliaFathi Bashe, youth ambassador for the Horn of Africa

South AfricaMqokeleli Gomba, chief engineer at Richards Bay

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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Spotlight
A year from election, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud faces looming isolation

Inner circle
Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan builds ambitious Africa team in Ankara

Spotlight
Somalia's embattled government seeks security guarantees from Turkey

Spotlight
How Puntland and its allies battle Islamic State in Somalia

The New Guard
Libya, Somalia, South Africa