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September 27, 2024

The Nexus of Piracy in the Indian Ocean and Terror Threats: The Need for an Enhanced Security Structure in the East African Community

This article examines the prospect for the establishment and enhancement of a security structure in the East African Community (EAC). It is meant to respond to the emerging maritime and terror threat nexus. Terror and piracy have impacted the different states in the East African region in the recent past these threats were examined Though the lens of collective security […]

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September 27, 2024

Marginalised but Critical: The Impact of Climate Change on Women’s Peacebuilding Efforts in Somalia

Climate change has exacerbated gender inequalities in Somalia, particularly in regions like Gedo, Bakool, and Lower Shabelle, where women bear the brunt of prolonged droughts and displacement. Despite their critical role in peacebuilding and conflict management, women are often marginalised from decision-making processes. This paper explores the experiences of women peacebuilders in Somalia, highlighting the consequences of climate change on […]

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September 24, 2024

Perception and Attitude Towards Quality Infrastructure in Somalia

Somalia’s economic growth relies heavily on the development of quality infrastructure, which includes standards, certification, and inspection systems. This research explores how the Somali population perceives quality infrastructure, focusing on awareness levels, challenges, and the role of the Somali Bureau of Standards (SoBS). Key findings reveal that many Somalis are not familiar with the concept of quality infrastructure, and there […]

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September 5, 2024

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 […]

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March 31, 2024

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 […]

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February 12, 2024

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 […]

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December 12, 2023

Climate-driven crisis and its Security impact in the Eastern Africa – EAIPG-PP-005-2024

Climate change is leading to significant transformations in Eastern Africa, a region already plagued by conflicts. This paper delves into the intricate relationship between climate-driven crises and their impacts on security in Eastern Africa. Through an analysis of environmental changes, conflict dynamics, migration patterns, and vulnerability to natural disasters, this study aims to provide valuable insights into the complex interlinkages […]

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October 3, 2023

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 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 […]

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August 3, 2023

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 ruling by relentless warlords who used to exploit the youth by recruiting them as tribal militants. They obliterated and eviscerated all the legacies of the central government including the infrastructure. So, the […]

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