Incidental Brief | October 2026 Bottom line Somalia has taken a significant step. In convening its first National Conference on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism, TUBSAN brought the country together around a single message and a shared commitment to act. The task now is to turn that momentum into delivery, and the foundations for doing so are in place. What…
QUARTERLY POLICY BRIEFING May 2026 | TECHNOLOGY & GOVERNANCE SERIES Digital Frontiers, Shared Stakes: The Imperative for East African Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity East Africa is at a crossroads. The region’s digital boom — from mobile money to broadband corridors — has opened doors that were unimaginable a decade ago. But those same doors swing both ways. Without…
Overview The socio-political landscape of Somalia during the second quarter of 2025 presents a complex interplay of progress and challenges. Key advancements in national priorities are noteworthy; however, these gains are overshadowed by lingering uncertainties within the political arena. As Somalia approaches pivotal elections scheduled for 2026, it becomes increasingly imperative to assess how these developments may influence the country’s…
The tribal competition for acquiring small arms in Somalia, involving the arming of the clan-based Maawisley group in the past, the perceived need for self-defense due to conflicts between clans across much of the country, the communities that fight and seize weapons from Al Shabaab, and the confiscation of a large weapons shipment by a clan militia near Abudwak in…
