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Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia: Key Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

eschelhaas — Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 16:08

In this online event, Crisis Group experts discussed peace and security priorities for the African continent in 2026, zooming in on Somalia, Sudan and South Sudan ahead of the African Union's summit of heads of state.

Sept priorités pour la paix et la sécurité en Afrique en 2026

emactaggart — Lundi, février 9, 2026 - 14:40

L’Afrique est aux prises avec des difficultés internes et tente de déterminer comment composer avec un ordre mondial en recomposition. Les défis en matière de paix et de sécurité sont nombreux. Ce briefing identifie sept dossiers qui devraient figurer en tête de l’ordre du jour lorsque les chefs d’Etat africains se réuniront pour leur sommet annuel.

Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026

emactaggart — Monday, February 9, 2026 - 12:25

Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today’s jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as African heads of state convene for an annual summit.

The Rupture in the Gulf, and Its Fallout

glenssen — Thursday, January 22, 2026 - 17:05

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Crisis Group experts Yasmine Farouk, Omar Mahmood and Shewit Woldemichael about the new public Saudi-UAE rift and its implications for Sudan, Somalia and the wider region.

Gulf Tensions Spill into Somalia as Mogadishu Snubs UAE

emactaggart — Friday, January 16, 2026 - 14:56

Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood explains the reasons behind Mogadishu’s rupture with Abu Dhabi and its worrying implications for Somalia

Why Somalia Is at a Crossroads

eschelhaas — Friday, October 24, 2025 - 17:47

Retooling the Trump Administration’s Somalia Policy

emactaggart — Friday, October 24, 2025 - 11:36

For years, the U.S. has backstopped the Somali federal government’s campaign against Al-Shabaab’s insurgency, even as frustration with Mogadishu grew in Washington. With a policy review reportedly pending, Washington should consider how to resolve this longstanding dilemma.

Helping Somalia Move Beyond a Shaky Status Quo

eschelhaas — Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 16:04

Somalia faces political division, a resurgent Al-Shabaab and waning foreign confidence in its federal system. In this excerpt from the Watch List 2025 – Autumn Update, Crisis Group explores how the EU and member states can help address current challenges and deeper political fault lines.

Electoral Showdown in Somalia: Averting Another Round of Turmoil

eschelhaas — Wednesday, September 24, 2025 - 15:39

Political tensions are rising in Somalia. With elections due in 2026, politicians are arguing over the terms for the polls. The government and its opponents urgently need to compromise in order to stave off the possibility of violence and implement improvements to the voting process.

Al-Shabaab Recaptures Key Town, While Mogadishu Struggles to Regain the Upper Hand

ccarrel — Wednesday, July 9, 2025 - 14:13

Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood reports on Al-Shabaab’s capture of the strategic town of Moqokori and its broader implications