Tag: Somalia


  • Sweden-Somalia aid deal raises questions in parliament

    Sweden-Somalia aid deal raises questions in parliament

    Allegations surface about Sweden’s aid deal with Somalia In December 2023 Swedish authorities reportedly concluded a confidential agreement with the Somali government that would reroute about 100 million kronor into projects connected to the Somali prime minister’s inner circle. The information comes from Ekot’s sources, describing a package that would give greater influence over the…

  • Dousa Summoned as Sweden-Somalia Aid Controversy Deepens

    Dousa Summoned as Sweden-Somalia Aid Controversy Deepens

    Overview of the allegations A political uproar is widening as Swedish media report a secret aid arrangement with Somalia. According to Ekot, in December 2023 Sweden allegedly redirected about 100 million kronor to projects connected to circles around Somalia’s prime minister. The reporting suggests that the Somali government demanded greater influence over how these funds…

  • Crisis Meeting at Embassy: Dousa Summoned to Committee

    Crisis Meeting at Embassy: Dousa Summoned to Committee

    Background: What sparked the crisis meeting A developing controversy is unfolding after Swedish media reported a possible secret agreement with the Somali government tied to humanitarian aid. The claim centers on a proposed 100 million kronor in aid, allegedly linked to conditions that could affect migration policy. Centerpartiet’s foreign policy spokesperson described the allegations as…

  • Secret Sweden-Somalia Aid Deal: Dousa Called to Committee

    Secret Sweden-Somalia Aid Deal: Dousa Called to Committee

    What the allegations claim According to Ekot’s sources, in December 2023 Sweden allegedly redirected 100 million kronor toward projects tied to the circle around Somalia’s prime minister. The Somali government reportedly insisted that this core group gain more influence over the funds than conventional aid allocations. The aim, as described by the reporting, was to…

  • Secret Somali Government Deal Sparks Sweden Aid Debate

    Secret Somali Government Deal Sparks Sweden Aid Debate

    Allegations of a secret aid deal surface A crisis-centered meeting is unfolding behind the scenes in Swedish politics after reports that the government may have arranged a confidential agreement with the Somali authorities. The allegations revolve around an aid package reportedly valued at about 100 million Swedish kronor, earmarked for humanitarian and development projects in…

  • Crisis Meeting at the Embassy: Dousa Called to Committee

    Crisis Meeting at the Embassy: Dousa Called to Committee

    Allegations of a secret deal spark turmoil in Swedish politics A swirl of rumor and political tension has emerged over claims that the Swedish government may have entered into a secret agreement with the Somali government. The gist of the controversy centers on whether aid funds were intended to influence migration decisions, potentially pressuring people…