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The London Conference is over, but the hard work of building peace in Somalia continues
Comment & analysis

The London Conference is over, but the hard work of building peace in Somalia continues

On 11 May 2017, the governments of the UK and Somalia, together with the African Union and the UN, jointly hosted a major international conference in London that sought to address Somalia’s key governance, statebuilding and security challenges. It brought Somali government representatives together with donor states, UN representatives and multilateral institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF.

12 May 2017
Four questions for democratisation in Somalia
Comment & analysis

Four questions for democratisation in Somalia

Somalia has elected new president Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo in an indirect selection process. Work towards one-person-one-vote elections must begin right away.

9 February 2017
 Civil society observes Somalia’s 2016 electoral process
News & events

Civil society observes Somalia’s 2016 electoral process

Saferworld is working with its local partners, Puntland Non State Actors Association (PUNSAA) and Somalia South Central Non State Actors (SOSCENSA), to observe the ongoing 2016 electoral process in Somalia.

6 December 2016
A small step toward democracy in Somalia
Comment & analysis

A small step toward democracy in Somalia

Saferworld's Somalia Country Director, Peter W Mackenzie, looks at recent democratic developments in Somalia. This was originally published for Africa Research Institute on International Day of Democracy, 15 September 2016. 

19 September 2016
Getting the New Deal right in Somalia
Comment & analysis

Getting the New Deal right in Somalia

On 19 and 20 November 2014, the Federal Government of Somalia will meet with its international partners in Copenhagen to assess progress on the Somali New Deal Compact one year after its endorsement. As the process moves towards implementation, it is increasingly urgent that it is underpinned by a clear conflict analysis and a commitment to conflict sensitivity alongside greater participation from Somalia’s people and civil society, says Kat Achilles.

18 November 2014