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Empty wind: Al-Shabaab’s narratives of humanitarian aid

Empty wind: Al-Shabaab’s narratives of humanitarian aid

by Admin | Jul 2, 2026 | Al-Shabab, FRONTPAGE, HISSPo, Horn of Africa, Somalia, Yool, YOOLANDHISSPO

A new research report from the Centre on Armed Groups and the Hiraal Institute — Ashley Jackson and Mohamed Mubarak, June 2026 For two decades, Al-Shabaab has defined itself against the international system: its laws, its institutions, and its claim to decide who...

Somalia Map: Control and Influence

by Admin | Feb 15, 2026 | Al-Shabab, FRONTPAGE, Somalia, Yool, YOOLANDHISSPO

This map illustrates the current territorial dynamics in Somalia. It highlights areas held or contested by Al-Shabab, zones under Government control, and the presence of Islamic State (IS)pockets in Puntland. Shaded regions represent established control, while...
The Price of Progress: Effects of the Clearing Operations on Businesses

The Price of Progress: Effects of the Clearing Operations on Businesses

by Admin | Feb 8, 2024 | Al-Shabab, FRONTPAGE, Somalia, Yool

This report offers an analytical assessment of the impact of the 18-month long clearing operations on businesses in Somalia. It draws on survey responses from over 100 professionals in the banking, telecommunications, transportation, and shipping industries operating...

Strategic Missteps and Tactical Failures: Reassessing the Somali Government’s Counterinsurgency Operations in Central Somalia

by Admin | Sep 27, 2023 | FRONTPAGE, Yool

The recent counterinsurgency operation and subsequent withdrawal of forces by the Somali government in central Somalia has exposed several glaring deficiencies in strategic planning, military execution, and political alignment. Utilizing analytical lenses spanning...

Locked and Loaded: The Dangers of Prematurely Lifting the Somali Arms Embargo

by Admin | Jun 20, 2023 | FRONTPAGE, Yool, YOOLANDHISSPO

Executive Summary This report presents an in-depth examination of the potential consequences of lifting the arms embargo in Somalia. With a focus on both the national and international implications, our findings suggest caution and a nuanced approach towards this...

Somalia’s Shifting Sands: Unpacking The Tumultuous Times Of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s First Year

by Admin | May 15, 2023 | FRONTPAGE, Somalia, Yool

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the first year of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term, examining the complexity of Somalia’s political, security, and regional landscape. Key issues of focus include the strained...
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