Beijing’s growing interest in Somalia is less about development corridors and more about political alignment.
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Only 4% of Mogadishu’s schools are run by the government.
All states have limited security capabilities and they generally prioritise them close to home. where it matters.
Ethiopia has maintained strong ties with Somaliland since the 1980s when it supported a rebel movement in the breakaway region.
For six decades he was a household name in urban Somalia.
The spike in violence was marked by a 68% increase in fatalities involving civilians.
The negative effects of conflict on human capital – particularly nutrition, health and education – are larger than commonly thought.
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.
A modern port raises Puntland’s stake within the fragmented political landscape of Somalia and prevents traders from seeking alternatives.
Al-Shabaab’s evolution over nearly two decades has been centred around three major goals.
Satellite imagery can help to get data in fragile, crisis-affected situations.
AMISOM’s experiences suggest that urban peace operations must be given sufficient resources from the outset
Stopping piracy has always been difficult, expensive and time consuming. The pirates of the 21st century have proved even more resilient.
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