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The HORN Institute produces a range of publications and strategic analysis designed to inform policymakers and practitioners working in the region. These outputs provide timely insights into evolving political, security and geopolitical developments across the region.

Too Many Peacemakers? Conflict fragmentation and the crisis of legitimacy in the M23 conflict mediation

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. …

Rwanda’s Geopolitical Projection and Counterterrorism Partnership in Mozambique: Implications for Mozambique’s Security Architecture

The purpose of this article was to analyze how contemporary regional African geopolitics is being shaped by African state actors in the context of fighting

Intricate dynamics of refugees, migrations and mobility of people in Africa: A case of Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya

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

Drying Lands, Rising Conflicts: Climate Change and Pastoral Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

Pastoralism remains one of the most important livelihood systems in the Horn of Africa, supporting millions of people through livestock keeping and small-scale agriculture

Understanding recent violent extremist attacks in Mali – a warning for the Horn?

On 25 April 2026, jihadist armed group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Tuareg Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) launched coordinated attacks

Repatriation and the Protection of Refugees at Nyarugusu Refugee Camp in Tanzania is a Case of Constructive Refoulement

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, …

Somalia’s constitutional crisis: A high-stakes gamble

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 …

Rethinking Elections and Democratic Practice in Eastern Africa: Crisis, Adaptation, and the Future of Political Participation

The HORN International Institute for Strategic Studies hosted the webinar Rethinking Elections and Democratic Practice in Eastern Africa: Crisis, Adaptation, and the Future of Political …

Sudan, the Red Sea, and Gulf Rivalries: How Regional Competition is Reshaping Security and Governance in the Horn of Africa

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 …