Biography
Ahmed Soliman is a senior research fellow with the Africa Programme at Chatham House, where he leads work on the Horn of Africa region, as well as on conflict, peace and security. He has over a decade of experience in producing policy-relevant research that influences thinking on these issues.
His core research focus is on the political economy of Sudan and Ethiopia, as well as geopolitical connectivity across the Horn and Red Sea region.
Ahmed is the author of multiple publications and comment pieces, and oversees the implementation of the institute’s research projects, activities and outputs on the Horn of Africa. He regularly contributes to media reporting on the region.
Past experience
| 2018–2022 | Research Fellow, Africa Programme, Chatham House |
| 2015–2018 | Research Associate, Africa Programme, Chatham House |
| 2012–2015 | Research Assistant, Africa Programme, Chatham House |
| 2008 | Programme Officer, International Medical Corps, Baghdad, Iraq |
| 2005–2006 | International Studies and Diplomacy, School of Oriental and African Studies |
