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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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