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Somalia
Somalia · SOM · Africa
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Risk Score
Critical→ Stable
Risk Factors
Active conflict (structural)
No recent events in pipeline
Overview
Somalia is an East African nation striving for stability amidst ongoing conflict, humanitarian crises, and the threat of terrorism. Despite significant challenges, the federal government is working to rebuild state institutions and foster economic recovery. Its strategic location along key shipping lanes makes it geopolitically important.
Leadership
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
President
GOVERNMENT: Federal Parliamentary Republic
Hamza Abdi Barre
Ahmed Moallim Fiqi
Bihi Iman Egeh
Economy
GDP
$15.0B
GDP per Capita
$800
GDP Growth
+3.8%
Inflation
5.0%
Unemployment
20.0%
LivestockRemittancesTelecommunicationsAgricultureFisheries
Trade
Key Exports
Live AnimalsFishCharcoalHides and SkinsBananas
Key Imports
FoodstuffsMachineryRefined PetroleumConstruction MaterialsKhat
Top Partners
United Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaEthiopiaIndiaChina
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