Somalia
Diplomatic Ties Between Kenya and Somaliland
Kenya and Somaliland, an autonomous region of Somalia bordered by Ethiopia and Djibouti, are on the verge…
Somalia and Kenya Maritime Boundary Dispute now at the International Court of Justice
Kenya and Somalia are currently fighting at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for a specified area…
U.S. Military Presence and Activity in Africa: East Africa
Read Part I (Sahel region), Part II (West Africa), and Part III (North Africa) of the series….
Somali Youth Deported after 22 Years in the US
Recently the United States has had a fiery debate over immigration issues, generally centered around the southern border shared with Mexico. However, this is not the only area of the world that ICE is cracking down on refugees and immigrants. Plenty of people from Africa are being turned around, or even deported after many years spent in the United States in legal residency.
The Current Situation on IDPs in Africa
In Africa, more than 13 million people are currently on the run in their own countries. We…
Africa: The Continent with the Most IDPs in the World
Africa was the continent hardest hit by internal displacement in 2016. Conflict and violence displaced more people…
Archbishop Michael L. Fitzgerald on “Grounds for better understanding and dialogue with Islam” Photo Gallery
Born in England into a Catholic family of Irish descent, Archbishop Michael L. Fitzgerald was educated by…
One Man’s Pirate is Another Man’s Coastguard: Piracy and Toxic Dumping
by Bahati Jacques While there has been an international coalition against Somali pirates, nothing has been done…
Comprehensive and Inclusive Step Required to end the Crisis in Somalia
By Ashagrie G. Abdi, AFJN Intern This article was first published in our April-June Newsletter After the…
Horn of Africa: story of a tragedy predicted?
By Hervé Cheuzeville and translated from French by Bahati Ntama Originally published by Echo D’Afrique (Read it…
“International Firms Stand Accused of Fish Piracy”
“International Firms Stand Accused of Fish Piracy”The East African quotes AFJN’s Beth Tuckey on Somali piracy
TAKE ACTION: Pirates or Disempowered Somalis?
ACTION ALERT! If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ve probably heard a lot about pirates. Not…
Evaluating the Somali “Pirate” Situation
by Beth Tuckey For many of us, the word “pirate” conjures up a whole host of images,…
Senator Feingold Releases Statement on AFRICOM and Somalia
In a statement released Tuesday, January 27th, Senator Russ Feingold (D-WI) noted the “important and strategic roles…
A Change of the Guards in Somalia
By Beth Tuckey As Ethiopia continues its troop withdrawal in Somalia, the international community is holding its…
As Somalia Deteriorates, the US Seeks Control
Just when we thought the situation in Somalia couldn’t possibly get any worse, recent weeks have shown…
Somalia Mourns a ‘Golden Era’ as Crisis Worsens
Last year, the people of Somalia caught a glimpse of tranquility. It was fleeting and certainly not…
A Devil’s Bargain in Somalia?
Like the Israelites after the fall of the first Temple (recorded in the book of Lamentations), Somalia’s…
US Military Strikes Again in Somalia
In early June, the United States intervened militarily in Somalia for the third time this year, striking…
Somalia: Continued Conflict or Possibility of Peace?
Grim tales of humanitarian emergencies and violence now dominate where once there existed some hope for Somalia’s…
