The Role of Citizen Journalism in Peace and Conflicts: The Case of Somalia
This research paper by Anwar Abdifatah Bashir, a PhD candidate and Executive Director of the East African Institute for Peace and Governance, explores how citizen journalism impacts peacebuilding and conflict in Somalia. It highlights social media’s dual role as a tool for promoting peace and justice or, conversely, as a platform for hate speech and misinformation. In Somalia, citizens use […]
The Horn Magazine – Volume #5
The fifth edition of The Horn Brief Magazine (Volume #5, September 5, 2024) provides a comprehensive overview of critical issues affecting the Horn of Africa. Notably, it explores Somalia’s journey toward achieving universal suffrage amidst challenges such as balancing the clan system and maintaining political stability. The magazine also covers the region’s proxy wars, political interventions, and the vital role […]
Climate Change Adaptation as a Panacea for Economic Development in Somalia – EAIPG-PP-002-2024
Many famines, droughts, food shortages, and other climate-related problems are common in the Horn of Africa. The region’s rural livelihoods in Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Djibouti, among other nations, have suffered greatly from the last five seasons of rainy failure (ReliefWeb, 2023). Over 43,000 people lost their life in Somalia alone in 2022 as a result of the worst drought […]
IGAD Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (ICEPCVE) – EAIPG-PP-004-2024
The document discusses the IGAD Centre of Excellence for Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism and its efforts to combat extremism in the Horn of Africa, with a focus on Somalia. It explores the historical roots of violent extremism, the role of women in preventing extremism, and the involvement of local militias like “Macawisley” in fighting groups like Al-Shabaab. The document […]
