Governance, Statecraft & Conflict Management

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 …

This article examines how drone warfare is reshaping armed conflict in the region through four distinct but interrelated case studies: the Tigray war in Ethiopia, the ongoing campaign against al-Shabaab …

This paper assesses the Ethiopia–Eritrea relationship through the theoretical lens of the security and foreign policy of landlocked States. It argues that Ethiopia’s landlockedness and Eritrea’s coastal leverage have produced …

Over the past two decades, the Horn of Africa has emerged as a strategic arena for Gulf states seeking to extend their power and influence beyond the Arabian Peninsula. While …

The emergence of a deteriorating economy in 2012 and 2013 brought about intensified fighting between diverse Arab tribes over land as well as resources in Central, North and South Darfur.

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