Category: Somalia
Somalia has been in a state of civil war and anarchy since 1991, when the central government of Mohammed Siad Barre was overthrown. Various clan-based armed groups took control of parts of Somalia, while its northern part, Somaliland, declared independence.
In second half of the 2000s, the international recognized Transitional Federal Government managed to control most of the territory, with the help of Ethiopia. In 2012, a federal Constitution was adopted followed by the formation of the Federal Government of Somalia. The government’s mandate is slated to end in 2015 with the adoption of a new constitution and elections.
President Hassan Sheik Mohamud is the incumbent.
Read the posts related to Somalia below
Report: ICG – The Kenyan Military Intervention in Somalia
International Crisis Group – 15 February 2012: As Kenya advances into southern Somalia, it must.
Somaliland: ‘Pragmatic re-engagement with Somalia’ as an option
Somaliland’s quest for international recognition might benefit from ‘a pragmatic re-engagement with the wider Somali.
Ethiopia-Egypt: The first political consultation meeting
(Feb. 03, 2012 – A Week in the Horn of Africa) On Monday, Deputy Prime.
Ethiopia: No doubt of Eritrea’s responsibility for January 16th attack on tourists
(January 24, 2012) – There can be no doubt of Eritrea’s responsibility for January 16th.
A look at Bereket Simon’s book: A Tale of Two Elections
(Daniel Berhane) Title: A Tale of Two Elections: A national journey that averted calamity Page:.
Al-Shabaab kills, abducts gov’t officers in northeast Kenya
Al-Shabaab militants killed at least six Kenyans including four police officers in an attack in.
Ethiopia: No need to jam Eritrea’s Television
The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed the accusation made by Eritrea last Tuesday that.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) announced its decision to suspend aid deliveries.
Netherlands to ban qat (khat) import & use | Radio Netherlands
January 10, 2012 (Radio Netherland) – The Netherlands has announced its intention to ban the.
Kenya: British terror suspect on trial, as 29 Ugandans detained
Kenyan Anti-terror police reported the detention 29 Ugandans who were said to be heading to.