Transferring full security responsibilities to the government of Somalia by the December 2021 target set by the UN Security Council is unlikely.
Tag: africa
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Questions around domestic security will continue to be of concern to the elected government, who will need to be aware that the consequences of insecurity could define Nigeria’s socio-political stability well beyond election day.
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In recent years, a new generation of “guns for hire” appears to be emerging, prompting questions for both African governments and the UN.
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An examination of peace and justice initiatives in CAR raises a variety of questions about the country’s peace process.
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While the coup attempt appears to have been carried out by an isolated group of soldiers, it is indicative of growing frustration with the Bongo administration.
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Given that ordinary Malians would have so many reasons for resenting and overthrowing these figures, the question is particularly acute there—why has so much of the status quo persisted for so long?
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The situation represents a “perfect storm” characterized by weak health systems; proximity to borders with Uganda and Rwanda; a dense and mobile population of 6 million people; and violence and insecurity.
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Despite the many international commitments towards a more inclusive approach to peace and security, women’s voices are still routinely ignored.
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The Khartoum Process, which Eritrea will now lead, involves a huge range of initiatives. All are designed to reduce the number of Africans crossing the Mediterranean.
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The recent abduction of students and teachers happened in an area at the epicenter of a secessionist insurgency in Cameroon’s Anglophone region.
