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A decade on, Somalia’s federal pact benefits elites and al-Shabaab – but it fails the people

The federal government of Somalia was established in 2013 after years of peace and reconciliation talks, held in the context of a famine in 2011 and the rise of militant Islam in the form of al-Shabaab. It was the first permanent central government in Somalia since the start of the…

The Conversation · Sep 21

Reaper Drones Head to Latin America: What the Shift Reveals About Washington's New Priorities

The Pentagon is moving most of its Reaper drones from Africa to South America amid a counternarcotics push in Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.

Latin Times · Sep 20

Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach

The Houthi takeover of parts of the Red Sea gives the armed group a new platform to challenge global shipping. The group has taken over the port of Mocha, the island of Mayyun, and the Zuqar and Hanish archipelago about 160km north of the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. These areas were…

The Conversation · Sep 17

Why is the US bombing Somalia – and who are the airstrikes killing?

Washington has been stepping up its airstrikes in the campaign against al-Shabaab, but the militants make continued gains and civilians are increasingly the victims

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Emerging Houthi–Al-Shabaab co-operation and the growing threat to Red Sea shipping

In a region crucial to global trade, ideological rivals may now be working together. United Nations and American intelligence reports suggest that Yemen’s Houthi insurgents and the Somali group Al-Shabaab — considered Al-Qaeda’s strongest affiliate — are exchanging logistical and military resources, despite having no formal alliance.

The Conversation · May 31

Climate change is worsening violent extremism in Kenya – what can be done

Climate change and its associated impacts can worsen security challenges, including those associated with violent extremism.

The Conversation · Apr 27

Donald Trump Quietly Oversees Record-Breaking 58 Bombing Strikes In Somalia Amid Public Focus On Iran War

The Trump administration has conducted 58 airstrikes in Somalia in 2026 targeting al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia, potentially a record, raising concerns over civilian impact and strategy.

International Business Times UK · Apr 24

Londoner in court accused of leading platoon in Islamist terror group Al-Shabaab

London-born Jermaine Grant, 43, allegedly attended Al-Shabaab commando training camps and took part in a number of battles in Somalia

Evening Standard · Apr 16

China’s military support for Somalia is on the rise – what Taiwan and Somaliland have to do with it

China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the country. Brendon J. Cannon has researched how external powers – including…

The Conversation · Apr 15

Briton, 43, is charged with directing activities of Islamist terror group Al-Shabaab in Somalia

Jermaine Grant will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday

Evening Standard · Apr 9