A Dangerous Mix In the Horn of Africa: The Worsening Diplomatic Crisis and the Climate-Related Catastrophe

The Horn of Africa experiences recurrent famines, droughts, food shortages, and other climate-related issues; however, the region's suffering may worsen due to ongoing international tensions. Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, [...]

A Defense Deal Between Somalia and Turkey as a Perfect Antithesis of Ethiopia’s Naked Aggression.

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Somalia-Egypt-Eritrea Versus Ethiopia-UAE-Somaliland: Two Alliances in the Making

Since Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the northern breakaway province of Somaliland on January 1st of this year, Addis Ababa has been assured access to a naval base and coastal areas; in exchange, Ethiopia would recognize Hargeisa.

Somalia’s De jure Outweighs Ethiopia’s De facto Argument.

Ethiopia announced an MOU with the Northern breakaway region of Somaliland on January 1st of this year, promising Addis-Ababa 20 kilometers of marine land in exchange for Ethiopian [...]

Deni’s Re-Election: Balancing Villa Somalia’s Scot-Free Politics

On 8th January 2024, Said Abdullahi Deni was re-elected as the president of the Puntland State of Somalia in a fiercely contested election. In addition to criticism from [...]

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The year 2023 has been a pivotal and transformative period for the East African Institute for Peace and Governance, marked by the designation of this remarkable chapter as [...]

The Conflicts in Sudan and the Muddled Meddling of the GCC States Could Endanger the Horn of Africa’s Stability.

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Lifting the Arms Embargo, Joining the EAC and ATMIS Drawdown in Somalia: A Triple Win and Upcoming Challenges

In late November and early December of 2023, Somalia achieved a number of significant goals, such as debt relief, joining the East African Community, and lifting the arms [...]

Transitional Justice Initiative as a Panacea for the Protracted Conflicts in Somalia. The case of Galkayo.

About the Author Anwar Abdifatah Bashir. PhD. Candidate in International Studies at University of Nairobi and Senior Lecturer at Somali National University. Bashir is also, the Executive Director [...]

Somalia’s Delicate Diplomacy: Renewed Defense Pact with Ethiopia Unveils Geopolitical Struggle in the Horn of Africa

In a significant move for regional stability, Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and his Ethiopian counterpart Abraham Belay signed a renewed defense cooperation agreement in Addis Ababa [...]

Mogadishu Business Community In Crosshairs Amidst Government Mandate and al-Shabab Threats

In a high-stakes, scenario playing out in Mogadishu, the Somali businessmen find themselves caught between a new government’s push for heightened security and ominous warnings from the notorious [...]

Somali President’s ‘Divisive’ Bid To Amend Constitution Raises Concerns of Upending Power Balance

In a daring and unprecedented move, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has set the stage for sweeping constitutional amendments, seeking to abolish the position of the prime minister. [...]

In a Pioneering Move, East African Institute for Peace and Governance and Southern Voice Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainable Development Goals

In a landmark virtual meeting, the East African Institute for Peace and Governance and Southern Voice, a dynamic platform for think tanks, have embarked on a collaborative journey [...]

GCC-Turkiye Economic Forum 2023: Strengthening Ties Across Continents

Istanbul, November 11-13, 2023 - The recently concluded GCC-Turkiye Economic Forum held in Istanbul served as a pivotal platform for fostering collaboration and dialogue. The East African Institute [...]

Ethiopia and ONLF Agreement.

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Understanding the Sovereignty Imperative: A Closer Look at the East African Community Treaty and its Implications for Somalia

The exploration of sovereignty within the framework of regional integration, specifically under the East African Community (EAC) Treaty, holds significant relevance for Somalia. Despite occasional misinterpretations that label [...]

TOGETHER TOWARDS TOMORROW: SOMALIA’S EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY INTEGRATION

“A Voyage of Collaboration, Trials, and Mutual Economic Growth” In a landmark development, Somalia and the East African Community (EAC) have achieved a significant milestone on their path [...]

Somalia’s Negotiations to Join the East African Community: Promising Progress Made

A nine-day negotiation between Somalia and the East African Community (EAC) took place in Nairobi, Kenya, with the aim of Somalia joining the EAC. The meeting was attended [...]

EA Institute Showcases Expertise at 2nd Annual Conference on “Shaping the Future of Climate Change”

Presentation on Climate-driven Crises in Eastern Africa Garners Attention, Director Anwar Abdifatah Holds High-Level Meetings with Nairobi Counterpart Institutions Nairobi, August 27, 2023 – The East African Institute [...]

Introduction to Research Methodology for the Universities’ Students

On 10th August, 2023, the East African Institute for Peace and Governance had held hands-on one-day training on research methodology for different graduate and undergraduate students from the [...]

2023 Theme: Green Skills for Youth: Towards a Sustainable World

Today, the world is embarking on a green transition. The shift towards an environmentally sustainable and climate-friendly world is critical not only for responding to the global climate [...]

POLICY BRIEF ON CONFLICTS IN ETHIOPIA, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR HORN OF AFRICA

On August 6th, the East African Institute for Peace and Governance hosted a Twitter Space focusing on the ongoing crisis in Ethiopia, particularly within the Amhara region. The [...]

Twitter Space “The Second Wave of Conflict in Ethiopia & What it means for the Horn of Africa region.”

Tomorrow night @9:00 PM, #EAT, we will be hosting this space titled “The Second Wave of Conflict in #Ethio & what it means for the #HOA region”. Prof [...]

OPINION: Transitional Justice Initiative among the community as a prerequisite before heading the recent elections in Somalia.

Somalia had experienced bloody civil war after the strong central government vanished in 1991. Since then, the country undertook conflicts, religious extremism and pirate’s activities. The country was [...]

OPINION – In the face of deadly drought, Somalia’s amorphous election discourse could trigger armed conflicts.

Already struggling with droughts, floods, famine, Somalia now encountering uncertainty due to long-delayed parliamentary elections The writer is a Senior Lecturer at Somali National University and Horn of [...]

OPINION: Ethiopia’s planned National Dialogue and the deep concerns of Somalis

By Anwar Abdifatah Bashir Addis Abeba – The Somali region in Ethiopia, formerly known as Ogadenia, has been under constant oppression since the British administration ceded the region to [...]

BOOK LAUNCH: HORN OF AFRICA [HISTORY, POLITICS AND DYNAMICS]

A POLICY PAPER ON INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS ON THE LASANOD CONFLICT AND ITS IMPLICATIONS – EAIPG-PP-003-2024

The conflict in LasAnod between Somaliland and the Dhulbahante clan has been ongoing for the past six months in the Northern Sool region of Somalia. This conflict has [...]

FORGING AND MAKING SUFFICIENTLY THE MINDSET OF RESEARCH DEVOTEES IN UNIVERSITIES

Meet Anwar Abdifatah; our Executive Director. He delivered a lecture on Politics and Dynamics in the Horn of Africa to Social Science Students at SIMAD University. We, EA [...]

OPINION – Somalia should shape Horn of Africa’s geopolitics

Türkiye supports Somalia, through infrastructure, institutional building projects, and providing scholarships to students The Horn of Africa region is full of untapped natural resources, including gas, oil, and [...]

The Axis-of-Evil Coalition in the Horn of Africa

The “Tripartite Agreement” signed between Ahmed Abiy of Ethiopia, Mohammed Abdullahi Farmajo of Somalia, and Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea is a “Trojan Horse” deal that could eventually destabilise [...]

Ethiopia’s planned election faces problems besides logistics

What you need to know: The board, in delaying the vote, cited logistical issues and low voter registration as well as the need for proper security arrangements. But [...]

With Ethiopia Increasingly Fractured, Somalia is Abiy’s Least of His Problems!

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s recent trip to Ethiopia brought to the surface Somalia and Ethiopia’s rather ambiguous relationship. There is a long-standing love-hate relationship between the two neighbouring [...]

Ethiopia’s Challenging Path to the 2020 Ballots

There is no certainty Ethiopia’s 2020 upcoming election will not be a clear win for the incumbent government, since various disagreements have deepened with opposition groups, dissenting public [...]

Call for Papers: Annual Migration Conference (AMC)

Call for Papers: Annual Migration Conference (AMC) 📅 Date: March 2025 |📍 Venue: Nairobi, Kenya | 📜 Theme: "Securing Sustainable Solutions for Migration in Somalia" The Office of [...]

Climate Change in Somalia: A Growing Threat to Stability and Livelihoods.

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