In this lecture, Morten Bøås (Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, NUPI) will present both the ...

With ongoing international support, Somalia's new peacekeeping mission has the potential to stabilize the country and prevent ...

The returned Somali fighters established a Salafi militant organization al-Ittihad al-Islami (AIAI) during this time. Shortly after, Somalia descended into civil war, culminating in the collapse ...

In the Horn of Africa, peacebuilding hinges on the vital role of civil society organizations. Grassroots efforts are driving ...

Khadijah Omar was crowned Miss Universe Somalia 2024 in September, making her the first ever Hijabi woman to grace the Miss ...

Impunity for attacks on the press remains alarmingly high. In particular, most killings of journalists in Somalia remain unsolved. Even in the few cases where investigations have taken place, ...

Salah Ali Mohamud, the presiding judge, sentenced Hassan Osman Aden to 13 years in jail and ordered him to pay $20,000. This is one of the heaviest fines to ever be imposed on a financier in the ...

Among these challenges, Somalia stands out as a nation struggling with internal disunity and security issues. Recent developments in the Horn of Africa have stirred significant controversy ...

LUUQ, Somalia - Members of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) have reportedly taken over airports in western parts of Somalia, a move that could trigger diplomatic fallout and possible war ...

Somalia has accused Ethiopia of supplying weapons to its northeastern Puntland region amid growing tensions between the Horn of Africa neighbours. There is a history of stormy relations between ...

In a move that may further complicate Somalia's electoral landscape, Jubaland President Ahmed Madobe has announced plans to hold a snap election in Kismayo, the capital of the Lower Jubba region.