The Rift Valley Institute annual courses will commence this year after a 2-year Covid hiatus! The Horn of Africa - Sudan/South Sudan courses will kickoff in May-June 2022 in Kenya. The Great Lakes course is running this year on request only. Register here riftvalley.net/index.php/cour…

Co-published policy brief 'Democratization in Puntland- The Way Ahead' from Rift Valley Institute' Somali Dialogue Platform and Puntland Development & Research Center (PDRC) explores the way forward for Puntland’s democratisation process. riftvalley.net/publication/de…

This time last week was finishing up Rift Valley Institute Horn of Africa course 2022 in Naivasha 🇰🇪 with co-director M.Woldemariam. What a pleasure and privilege to work with this superb group of researchers/teachers (+more). Gacmo wadajir bay wax ku gooyaan!

NEW POLICY PAPER I Revitalizing the negotiation of contentious political issues This⤵️paper with Rift Valley Institute's #Somali Dialogue Platform outlines several options for an inclusive political negotiation & dialogue on contentious political issues in #Somalia. somalipublicagenda.org/revitalizing-t…

New Policy Paper: Revisiting The 2017 National Security Architecture in #Somalia. bit.ly/3cNfpTL This paper provides an analysis on the current security architecture and offers policy options for establishing a consensus in the security settlement.

New Paper: Options for allocating powers in #Somalia’s federal system bit.ly/3eDf7iM This paper outlines a framework for analysing power distribution in Somalia’s federal model and provides options for starting a dialogue on relevant political processes.

NEW POLICY PAPER I Policy options for resolving the status of #Mogadishu This joint SPA & Rift Valley Institute's #Somali Dialogue Platform analyse 3 options for resolving the Mogadishu status 1⃣Federal district 2⃣Federal Member State 3⃣Capital city within a FMS somalipublicagenda.org/policy-options…

New Policy Paper: Policy options for agreeing a model for fiscal federalism in #Somalia bit.ly/3Lbfo8Q The paper w/Kulan Research & Consulting seeks to support political processes to clarify fiscal arrangements within Somalia’s federal model.

New Policy Paper: Policy options for resolving the status of #Mogadishu bit.ly/3S8yhvF This paper w/Somali Public Agenda (SPA) outlines options to clarify contentious issues around Mogadishu's governance and position in #Somalia's political system.

Read this⤵️important HPG (now on Bluesky: hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social)/ODI Global | odi-global.bsky.social working paper I co-authored with Stephanie Diepeveen, @J0hn_Bryant, Farhia Mohamud & Sadik Anod on data sharing and third-party monitoring in humanitarian response (and #Somalia as a case study).

🎧Maamul Wanaag I Policy options for agreeing a model for fiscal federalism In⤵️episode, Hodan Osman & Mahad Wasuge discuss the options for agreeing on a fiscal arrangement in #Somalia & the political processes necessary to address this contentious issue. somalipublicagenda.org/policy-options…

CALL FOR PROPOSALS Somali Dialogue Platform is looking to develop 2 new partnerships with Somali-led organisations 1) Supporting women’s participation in political process 2) Supporting dialogue around the security settlement Details riftvalley.net/jobs DEADLINE: 23 Nov

Podcast-gan Mahad Wasuge, Axmed Cabaas (Gacma-gaab), la taliyaha arrimaha federaalka Hassan Sheikh Mohamud & Abukaate Cumar Maxamed (Dhagey) la taliye sare arrimaha talinta sharciga ee OPM Somalia 🇸🇴 waxay ku falanqeynayaan nooca awood qeybsi ee ku habboon Soomaaliya somalipublicagenda.org/xulashooyinka-…

Applications are open now for the 2023 Rift Valley Institute Horn of Africa course. Co-Director of Studies, Ken Menkhaus explains why this course is essential for professionals working in the region. Read more: bit.ly/3PIdqiB Apply here: bit.ly/3PEkblw

In light of the crises caused by conflicts & displacement in the region, Ken Menkhaus highlights the key regional & international governance agendas for addressing these issues, to be covered in the upcoming Horn of Africa course! More info here: bit.ly/3PIdqiB

NEW BRIEFING | Revitalizing Jubaland’s political settlement Jubaland's relative stability is threatened by the potential of a political standoff. This briefing outlines possible pathways for a wider transformation in political settlement dynamics. ➡️bit.ly/3MVQZqO

Vacancy! | Team Lead - Somali Dialogue Platform Join us to lead the Somali Dialogue Platform! Drive change, growth, and strategic integration. Ensure sustainability and success in delivering core objectives. More Info: bit.ly/3BIp3zL Apply here: bit.ly/45nU5uG

NEW REPORT: What next for AU peace operations in Somalia? Link here: tinyurl.com/4wacz3sp

📰What next for African Union peace operations in Somalia? As security in Somalia remains volatile and funding gaps persist, this paper provides policy recommendations for a strategic reorientation of AUSSOM towards enabling positive political dialogue, improving transparency

Read our PhD candidate Partha Moman’s article, "With AUSSOM’s Funding Challenges Here to Stay, What Are the Options for the Mission’s Future in Somalia?" published by Global Observatory. 🔗 Read more: theglobalobservatory.org/2026/01/with-a… #Somalia Intl Peace Institute