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
UN: Security Council expands sanctions against Eritrea
5 December 2011 – (UN News Center) The Security Council today placed additional sanctions on.
Somalia and Ethiopian troops – Progress in the Somalia Roadmap
[From: A Week in the Horn of Africa – Dec. 02, 2011 issue] Somalia and.
Somalia: UNHCR concerned about new restrictions on humanitarian work in Somalia
GENEVA, November 29 (UNHCR) – The UN refugee agency expressed concern on Tuesday at the.
Somalia: Al-Shabab ban on 16 aid agencies threatens aid
The main Islamist insurgent group in Somalia, which is still in the throes of a.
Communiqué of the 19th IGAD Assembly on Somalia and Sudan
Autorité Intergouvernementale Pour Développement (IGAD) * Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Communiqué of the 19th.
Dep. PM: Ethiopia’ll assist Kenya, Amisom and TFG troops
Ethiopia agreed to help Kenya and Amisom in the battle against Al-Shabaab, Dep. Prime Minister.
Somalia: Ethiopian forces to join Kenya, AMISOM vs. Al-Shabaab
The Horn of Africa’s grouping IGAD requested Ethiopian support for the war against Al-Shabaab in.
The 19th IGAD Extraordinary Summit on Somalia and Sudan
[From: A Week in the Horn of Africa – Nov. 25, 2011 issue] Today’s Extraordinary.
Azania: the true objective of Kenya in Somalia
As the conflict between Kenya and the Somali militia Al Shabab continues, it seems that.
Eritrea only sees a lengthening list of enemies
Eritrea only sees a lengthening list of enemies [From: A Week in the Horn of.