Somalia's Security Depends on Political Consensus, Kampala Summit Warns
Somalia's security is directly tied to the country's ability to achieve an inclusive political settlement, according to the communiqué issued following the Second Extraordinary Summit of troop-contributing countries to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)....
Somalia: UK-Born Girl Allegedly Forced into Marriage at 13 and Controlled for 25 Years
Layla Aden Hassan says she was only 13 years old when she was taken from the Netherlands to Somalia and forced to marry a male relative. According to her account, she subsequently spent approximately 25 years under coercive control, gave birth to 12 children and was prevented from returning to the life she had known in Europe....
Somalia: The Voice of Digital Advocacy: The Story of Fatima Salat
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Somalia Faces a Dangerous Geopolitical Contest as Rival Alliances Battle for Influence
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Somalia's President Reportedly Among Africa's Wealthiest, Sparking Political Dispute
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Somalia's Security Depends on Political Consensus, Kampala Summit Warns
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Somalia: UK-Born Girl Allegedly Forced into Marriage at 13 and Controlled for 25 Years
Layla Aden Hassan says she was only 13 years old when she was taken from the Netherlands to Somalia and forced to marry a male relative. According to her account, she subsequently spent approximately 25 years under coercive control, gave birth to 12 children and was prevented from returning to the life she had known in Europe....
Somalia: The Voice of Digital Advocacy: The Story of Fatima Salat
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, many content creators focus on a single niche, whether entertainment, lifestyle, or political commentary. Fatima Salat has chosen a different path by combining social commentary, digital storytelling, and advocacy to build a diverse and engaged online community....
Somalia Faces a Dangerous Geopolitical Contest as Rival Alliances Battle for Influence
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is facing one of the most dangerous geopolitical and constitutional crises in its recent history, as competing regional and international alliances seek influence over the country's territory, natural resources and strategic coastline....
Somalia's President Reportedly Among Africa's Wealthiest, Sparking Political Dispute
Mogadishu, Somalia – Claims circulating among current and former Somali security officials have alleged that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accumulated significant personal wealth during his time in office, prompting renewed political controversy over corruption, land disputes, and urban development in Mogadishu....
