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Somalia's political transition risks destabilisation

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SOMALIA

Outlook for upcoming elections.

Somalia's presidential vote may be delayed

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SOMALIA

The process of electing members to the two houses of parliament had the potential to trigger major political crises and violence, but so far the process has unfolded with less…

Power struggle mars Somalia’s constitutional reform

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SOMALIA

The proposals must be approved in a referendum but have already drawn opposition accusations of a power grab by the president. Most notably, Puntland’s president has said his…

Debate over Mogadishu's status risks exposing tensions

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SOMALIA

The debate over Mogadishu's future status.

Somalia’s road to a new constitution may be tumultuous

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SOMALIA

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has made the constitutional review a major priority for his administration. Yet despite significant progress, there is also significant disquiet…

New Somali cabinet faces tough agenda pre-2016 polls

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SOMALIA

The prime minister withdrew his first cabinet, proposed in early January, after opposition to the inclusion of figures from the outgoing government who were considered too closely…

Somalia impeachment bid presages political dogfight

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SOMALIA

SOMALIA: Impeachment bid presages political dogfight

Somalia's mini-crises may hamper strategic priorities

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SOMALIA

Crises have never been in short supply in Somalia, but the current government seems to be stumbling from one to another, many driven by chronic infighting among different branches…

Consensus may prove crucial for new Somali president

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SOMALIA

Although the elections were delayed for over a year, the result marks a fifth consecutive peaceful transfer of power since 2000.

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2018

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PROSPECTS 2018

Prospects for East Africa and the Great Lakes in 2018.