Somalia (Vol 16, 2019)
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Somalia saw continuity in shaky federal government authority and deep insecurity for its population, both militarily and with regard to livelihoods. The federal government improved some of its governance institutions but only marginally extended its writ over the country. Somaliland maintained its de facto independence and did comparatively well. The Islamist terror movement al-Shabaab remained entrenched in Somali society in multiple ways, and carried out an undiminished string of violent attacks on government personnel, institutions, and civilians, with hundreds of people killed and infrastructure gravely damaged. The humanitarian situation was dire, with widespread poverty, economic insecurity, and vulnerability to climate change effects. While the Gulf States vied for more influence, overall international interest in the country declined somewhat, due to disappointment with the lack of political and institutional progress. The economy showed modest growth, roughly equal to population growth. Donor financial and logistical support for the au’s peacekeeping force the African Union Mission in Somalia and associated private security companies continued, as did security assistance from various countries (usa, eu, Turkey, some Gulf countries) and donor country support to the federal government and for humanitarian relief.
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Somalia (Vol 16, 2019)
in Africa Yearbook OnlineSearch for other papers by Jon Abbink in
Current site
Google Scholar
(4,469 words)