This is the third report in our Election Special series and covers the 2016 Somalia electoral process, current situation and what challenges may lay ahead. With less than six months before elections, critical political events are underway with the High Level Partnership Forum in Turkey held on Feb 23-24, and…

The Vates Corp Election Special report is the second in a series, and covers the 2016 Somalia electoral process, current situation and what may happen next. Following a decision on the 2016 election model, our report explores what this means and possible challenges ahead. The conclusion of the National Consultative…

This is the first report in a series covering the 2016 Somalia elections. As a special offer we are providing this analysis available complimentary for viewing on our website. The election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and a new parliament in Sep 2012 saw the establishment of Somalia’s first permanent…

Please find attached our latest Special Report The al-Shabaab vs. Islamic State battle for foreign fighters. The report is based on a Jan 01 video released by al-Shabaab media wing, al-Kataib, “The Path to Paradise: From the Twin Cities to the Land of Two Migrations Episode 2”. This video captured…