Somalia

Somalia’s modern politics has been shaped by a recurring tension between the ambitions of incumbents and the discipline of the electoral calendar

On 2 February 2026, Banaadir regional police stormed the federal parliament in Mogadishu, halting any proceedings. Journalists were expelled, MPs threatened to be shot, and a female MP physically assaulted. …

By: Dr. Abraham Korir Sing'Oei Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues and Friends, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. I am privileged to join you at the Horn of Africa Security Dialogue 2026. …

The United States and Israel are conducting military strikes under Operation Epic Fury on Iran since February 28, 2026. Iran's response has been immediate, wide-ranging and instructive, firing ballistic and …

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are reshaping warfare across the Horn of Africa

Over the past two decades, the Horn of Africa has emerged as a strategic arena for Gulf states seeking to extend their power and influence beyond the Arabian Peninsula. While …

Dr. Mathieu Gotteland February 6, 2026 The elephant in the room, which came charging in 26 December 2025, is Israel’s recognition of Somaliland. Only weeks before, Israel made it public …

Afghanistan and Syria fell to Islamist insurgencies of the Taliban and Haya’t Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) on August 15, 2021 and December 08, 2024. Both insurgencies were remarkably swift, with the …

For over three decades, U.S. military involvement in Somalia has shifted from humanitarian intervention to a relentless airstrike campaign against militant groups. While these strikes disrupt terrorist operations, they also …

The African Union (AU) has played a central role in stabilizing Somalia for over a decade, evolving through a series of missions to address the country’s security challenges. From the …

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