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 […]
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 hindsight, what has been achieved substantially after five years?
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 the EAC Treaty as a possible encroachment on the sovereignty of participating states, it is crucial to recognize that the treaty is intentionally structured to safeguard and amplify the individual sovereign rights […]
“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 to enhanced regional integration. Following rigorous negotiations at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi from August 22 to 30, 2023, Somalia and EAC’s lead negotiators have sealed a final negotiation outcome […]
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 event garnered significant attention, drawing participants from a wide array of sectors within the community. These participants included academics, politicians, civil society members, students, and intellectuals. Notably, two prominent figures renowned for […]
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 Africa Affairs Analyst MOGADISHU, Somalia Somalia is encountering an uncertainty due to the long-delayed parliamentary elections. The country was already struggling with the protracted droughts, floods, famine and locust which jeopardized the […]
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 Ethiopia in 1954 under the iron fist rule of Emperor Haileselassie. Like his predecessor Menelik II, Haileselassie had expedited the oppression against other communities, mainly from the wider south such as Somalis […]
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 minerals. But, regrettably, the region is also familiar with destitution, frequent droughts, famines, internecine communal violence, and political instability and insecurity. In addition, Horn of Africa countries are victims of Western economic […]
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 the entire Horn of Africa region. The political dynamics in the Horn of Africa have always been tense and volatile. Being a geographically strategic region, it has historically attracted competition among the […]
