We are pleased to announce that our Founder and Director, Samira Gaid, will serve as an expert speaker in an international webinar hosted by the Environmental Peacebuilding Association, in partnership with the Centre on Armed Groups. The session will focus on advancing climate

Don’t miss out on our upcoming debate on “The Role of Youth, Civil Society and Media in Good Governance and Peace” which will be held in #Mogadishu at #AfrikHotel on Monday 6th of April 2026. Join us!

Youth voices: Does heavy reliance on aid hold Somalia back from real self-reliance? Support matters, but long-term progress needs local capacity, jobs, and accountable systems. How do we shift from dependence to resilience? #BalqiisInsights #YouthDialogueSeries03 #RethinkingAid

Find out our first Panel titled “The Role of Youth in Participating Good Governance and Peace: Neglected or Undermined?”. We have diverse or panelists , policymakers, youth and researchers. Join us for this inspiring discussion on Monday 6th at #Afrik Hotel, #Mogadishu.

Read this reflection blog, “From Curiosity to Contribution: My Internship Journey at Somali Public Agenda,” by Abdiaziz Hussein Mohamed about his internship experience with SPA. We wish him continued success in his future endeavors. somalipublicagenda.org/from-curiosity…

Highlights of the conference.

Dr. Ridwan Hassan Abdi’s Presentation on Youth, Civil Society and Media, and their joint role in Good Governance and Peace at the recently concluded conference in #Mogadishu.

The conference report “The Role of Youth, Civil Society and Media in Good Governance and Peace. eafricaninstitute.org/index.php/2026…

Find out our latest policy paper titled “Does Iran’s Strike on Its Gulf Neighbors Reflect a Strategic Miscalculation?” eafricaninstitute.org/index.php/2026…

Day 1 Highlights #EACYouthFellowship From powerful introductions to honest conversations about expectations and fears, Cohort 3 officially came to life. The Fellowship is organized under the YouLead Africa programme by MS TCDC Arusha in partnership with East African Community, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete Foundation (JMKF), Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC),

This week, the East African Community (EAC) Youth Fellowship kicked off its 2-week physical sessions for Cohort 3 at the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS-TCDC) in Arusha, Tanzania, bringing together 30 young leaders from across all EAC Partner States.

Leadership and Ethics, EAC Youth Fellows Cohort III

I would like to sincerely thank the Director General of Somali Civil Aviation, Ahmed Moallim Hassan, for the prompt response to my observation during my recent travel from Nairobi to Mogadishu. During the flight, safety instructions were announced only in English, even though

The first week of the EAC Youth Fellowship – Cohort 3 (2026) was successfully concluded last week at MS-TCDC in Arusha, Tanzania, marking the beginning of an immersive leadership journey for 30 young leaders drawn from across all EAC Partner States.

Week 1 Recap 🎥 | EAC Youth Fellowship – Cohort 3. From powerful conversations to practical learning, Week 1 at MS-TCDC, Arusha set the tone for what this fellowship is all about.

Group Photo of the conference “The Role of Academicians and Media in Mobilizing and Improving Citizens’ Awareness” at #Afrik Hotel in #Mogadisho on 19th April. The event is co-hosted by Muwaadin Over 40+ people from all walks of life have attended the event-distinguished guests,

Türkiye – Somalia:  A semi colonial relationship! Five years ago, I wrote an opinion piece about the evolving relationship between Somalia and Türkiye. The essay pointed out the imbalance in the relationship and warned that the structure of the relationship did not bode well for

Earlier today, Fellows of the EAC Youth Fellowship – Cohort 3 paid a familiarization visit to the EAC Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. During the visit, the Fellows held an engaging meeting with leadership representatives, gaining deeper insight into the workings of the

Congratulations 👏👏 Clingendael Institute

“Climate change is not a direct cause of conflict, but a powerful risk multiplier that intensifies fragility and creates openings for extremist narratives. The real contest is over meaning—where resilience depends on combining climate adaptation, credible governance, and