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Former presidents join forces against current Head of State Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

By focusing on localised, well-rounded measures, the centre is well-positioned to prevent al-Shabaab violent extremism. 

The US Department of the Treasury on Monday imposed sanctions on what it said was an international fundraising and money-laundering network for the Al-Shabaab militant group operating in Somalia. The sanctions targeted 16 entities and individuals across the Horn of Africa region, the United Arab Emirates and Cyprus, the Treasury said in a statement. The action, which follows US sanctions against a separate network linked to al Shabaab in October 2022, freeze any US assets of those targeted and g...

In a recent update provided by the UN Special Representative Catriona Laing to the Security Council on the situation in Somalia, a nuanced picture emerges

Somalia: Galmudug state rejects claims over 200 soldiers killed by Al-Shabaab

CrisisWatch is our global conflict tracker, an early warning tool designed to help prevent deadly violence. It keeps decision-makers up-to-date with developments in over 70 conflicts and crises every month, identifying trends and alerting them to risks of escalation and opportunities to advance peace. In addition, CrisisWatch monitors over 50 situations ("standbys") to offer timely information if developments indicate a drift toward violence or instability. Entries dating back to 2003 ...

Somalia's Intelligence Agency NISA closes websites linked to Al-Shabaab

Jan 31, 2024 - Somalia, February 2024 Monthly Forecast : Security Council Report

The Somali government aims to “eliminate” Al-Shabaab by the year’s end, marking a crucial point in its sixteen-year war with the insurgency. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2024, Crisis Group explains what the EU can do to address Somalia’s challenges.

Crisis Group’s Watch List identifies ten countries or regions at risk of deadly conflict or escalation thereof in 2024. In these places, early action, driven or supported by the EU and its member states, could enhance prospects for peace and stability.