Governance, Statecraft & Conflict Management

Since making a comeback to the White House, President Donald Trump has pursued an “America First” foreign policy that has had far reaching implications on both allies and adversaries.

Across the Horn of Africa comprising Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea, and Djibouti governance trajectories over the past decade reveal a growing tension between democratic aspirations and security imperatives

Introduction On 9 July 2026, South Sudan marked fifteen years since it seceded from Sudan to become Africa's youngest state. The anniversary invites celebration, but it also demands sober reckoning. …

Kenya approaches every general election carrying the memory of 1992, 1997 and, above all, 2007. Each cycle since the return of multiparty politics has tested the country’s institutions

Somalia’s modern politics has been shaped by a recurring tension between the ambitions of incumbents and the discipline of the electoral calendar

Abstract This article examines the evolving dynamics of the M23 conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo through the lens of mediation fragmentation. While existing literature has largely …

This article seeks to bring out a comprehensive understanding of intricate dynamics of refugees, migrations and mobility of people in Africa.

The Horn of Africa and Great Lakes region has long hosted some of the largest refugee populations globally, a trend that continues amid persistent conflict, political instability, and climate-related displacement

On 2 February 2026, Banaadir regional police stormed the federal parliament in Mogadishu, halting any proceedings. Journalists were expelled, MPs threatened to be shot, and a female MP physically assaulted. …

This article examines how Gulf rivalries are reshaping security dynamics and governance structures in Sudan, positioning the country as a central arena within Red Sea geopolitics and broader Horn of …

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