Peace and conflict

Somalia’s political landscape is increasingly fragmented due to regional and clan differences. Is this the end of the centralized state and a unified, national identity?

A public reading of Norway’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission final report took 35 hours and was broadcast live. But during its five years of work, the TRC rarely made national headlines. Most Norwegians know little about Indigenous and national minorities’ language, culture and history. Those groups are still struggling to have their rights respected, the report found. Follow-up of the TRC recommendations is therefore crucial, say three scholars.

After 10 years of failed counter-terrorism efforts, Europe is losing influence to Russia in Mali. Europe has overlooked key voices in the West African Sahel region, and the current situation risks global security policy consequences.

Fences are not only a convenient tool for structure. Fencing also tells a story about power, exclusion and social dynamics.

When South Sudan became independent 10 years ago, oil revenues were supposed to fuel the economy of the world’s newest country. But shortly after, civil war resumed, oil prices plummeted, and the South Sudanese pound lost value.

The fight against covid-19, climate change, and conflict demands a team effort

Sudan is no longer a large oil producer, but its instability impacts China’s reputation