Somalia’s status quo profits the elite while bringing questionable benefits to the majority of the public.
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Only 4% of Mogadishu’s schools are run by the government.
Somalia ranks poorly in key dimensions of human development, and urgently needs developmental leadership to reverse the situation.
Egypt’s potentially destabilising presence in the Horn of Africa is a direct consequence of Ethiopia’s port agreement with breakaway Somaliland.
Without the AU Transition Mission, the Somali army should prepare to face several hundred additional attacks each year.
If the international reactions are anything to go by, Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal is easier said than done.
Berbera’s plans for development, including modernisation of its seaport and airport, as well as the special economic zone, all depend on availability and affordability of energy.
It’s likely that the terrorist group will be defeated one day. But there are no signs that the political elite is capable of changing.
Al-Shabaab remains a strong regional actor and has proved itself to be a resilient force. It’s time to weigh a non-war strategic option
A modern port raises Puntland’s stake within the fragmented political landscape of Somalia and prevents traders from seeking alternatives.
Ethiopia’s direct engagement with Somalia’s regional governments will likely weaken the prospects of restoring a functioning Somali state.
Many urban residents live in dire poverty, lack shelter, and have limited access to basic services.
Somalia’s big test will be how to marry the social power of the clan system with a democratic future.
The decision to redeploy in Somalia represents a renewed emphasis on the old rivalry with Russia.
The core obstacle to stability in Somalia is the lack of agreement among political, religious, and business elites on how to govern their country.
President Mohamud’s main challenge is to restore security in the capital Mogadishu and elsewhere.
Whoever wins the presidential election will inherit a host of challenges that have persistently tormented previous Somali leaders.
The recent flurry of developments is just the world catching up to the reality of Somaliland.
The political and security order which numerous foreign actors have been investing in has produced marginal benefits for the population.
Although polarising, parliament’s move to extend Farmaajo’s term has presented a practical road-map to hold direct elections for the first time since 1969.
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