International Crisis Group has issued its latest report on Somalia about Puntland, which bears that title. This research institute is renowned for its widely acclaimed works characterised by depth of analysis, objectivity, impartiality and a sense of fairness in siding its self with the general interests of the Somali people. Its series of [...]
Ambassador Philip Carter, principal deputy assistant secretary, Bureau of African Affairs, U.S Department, lectured on the “U.S government approach to Somalia” at Chatham House on 22/07/2009, which was well attended by experts, journalists and those who are interested in the Horn of Africa affairs.
He said Somalia is facing serious political and security challenges which do [...]
By: Mohamed Sharif Mohamud*
Piracy off the Somali coast in the last two years has attained a level of audacity and aggressiveness that has sent waves of shock and panic across the world. It has endangered innocent passage of international maritime trade through major waterways, affecting routes connecting Europe to Asia and Africa in a way [...]