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 Puntland, the besieged Deni also faced opposition from the federal administration in Mogadishu. Although Deni has a reputation for being a dictator in Puntland from his previous reign, his opposition to Somalia’s […]
After taking office as Ethiopia’s prime minister in April 2018, Abiy Ahmed made history by mending his differences with Eritrea and bringing in the opposition parties OLF, ONLF, and others. Because of these actions, which mislead the world by portraying Abiy as a reformist, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019. Since then, Abiy has taken aggressive measures […]
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 our Annual Mirabilis year. As we reflect upon the achievements and milestones, it is evident that our commitment to advancing peace, governance, and socio-economic well-being in the East African region has yielded […]
The document is a final draft of a training report on a two-day workshop organized by the East African Institute for Peace and Governance (EAIPG) focused on “Media Ethics.” The training aimed to enhance the skills of Somali journalism students by teaching essential principles such as truthfulness, accuracy, fairness, objectivity, and accountability. Led by seasoned journalists, the workshop addressed critical […]
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 embargo after 32 years. These accomplishments are not just constructive moves; they may also have unfavorable effects along the road. First, the security case: For almost 20 years, Somalia has been provided […]
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 on Thursday. The two sides said that the pact, initially signed in 2014 underscores their joint commitment to fostering peace and security in the region. However, beneath the surface lies a complex […]
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 extremist group, Al-Shabaab. The most recent governmental proclamation issued through the police has mandated the installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras in business establishments across the capital. This new regulation has sent […]
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