When his latest term started, the president hinted that he might consider negotiations with al-Shabaab, and he still says he remains open to this. However, following a major…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB272845
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ATMIS is to leave Somalia by end-2024, with the first 2,000 troops set to withdraw this month. However, this plan has already been beset by delays, and there are serious questions…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279730
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In 2022, the community’s Ashura observances passed off relatively smoothly under Taliban protection. The Taliban said this year that restrictions were necessary to ensure security…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281357
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The development has generated headlines due to Somalia’s push to replace Ethiopian troops with Egyptian forces. Less remarked upon but no less consequential is the fact that…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289716
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President Mohammed Abdullahi ‘Farmajo’ appears emboldened after facing down a series of domestic political crises, including allegations of interference in the South-west state…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240936
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Their lawyers say they face treason charges and have speculated that the government seeks to deter anyone from speaking out over the deal.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281294
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TANZANIA: Leader’s death will add to opposition fears
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES289526
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The move has provoked strong criticism from opposition groups, civil society organisations and foreign donors, as elections are already long overdue.