The reappointment of the notorious Abdirashid 'Janaan' in northern Gedo has sparked recent fighting in Belet Hawa and Dollow.
Jan Pospisil argues that the ongoing war in Sudan exposes the limits of international mediation efforts when stripped of political substance.
Laura Wise and Fiona Campbell explore the latest data on gender provisions in peace agreements.
Juweria Ali explores the role of political finance and transactional politics in the Somali-speaking Horn of Africa.
Tanner Kimpel explores how the Wagner Group capitalised on political disorder and patronage systems in Africa to secure influence and advance Moscow’s strategic aims.
A year on from the deadly violence against young protesters in Kenya, yet more bloodshed has taken place at demonstrations marking the tragic events of June 2024.
Nisar Majid, Khalif Abdirahman and Marika Theros explore how a local peace deal has endured in one of Somalia’s most politically contested towns, despite recent setbacks.
Jan Pospisil examines the impact of the Sudanese war on South Sudan, which is most clearly seen in South Sudan’s oil economy.
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot shares insights from his recent paper, 'Western Tigray: The Unresolved Challenge and a Test for Ethiopia'.
Dr Sean Molloy shares the thinking behind his new article, 'Living Apart Together: Child Participation in the Context of Peace Process Theory and Practice.'
Mulugeta Gebrehiwot examines how Ethiopia’s political crisis has been shaped by the rise of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
Luke Cooper assesses Ukraine and Russia's economic positions, highlighting Ukraine's relatively strong position.