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Landmark Memorandum of Understanding Signed in Somaliland

The MOU was signed in Hargeisa by the Minister of Investment and Industrial Development, HE. Abdirasak Ibrahim Mohamed, and Abdirahman Hashi, the Somaliland Director of Shuraako. This initiative aims to boost investments in Somaliland’s production sector, fostering economic opportunities and job creation.

July 27,2024

Transforming Waste Management in Somaliland

Waste management has long been a pressing challenge in Somaliland. Recent studies paint a stark picture: in Hargeisa, Somaliland's capital, only 65% of daily waste is collected due to inefficient equipment. This gap in sanitation services not only affects public health but also hampers economic growth and quality of life.

September 20,2024

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May 23, 2017

Why Global Coup Risk is Down and What a Coup-Free 2017 Could Mean for International Politics

2017 is on track to become the second calendar year in nearly a century without an attempted coup d’état.

May 18, 2017

The Future of Lake Victoria: Hap-Lo and Behold!-Finding Tanzania's Treasure

Researchers in Tanzania explore the importance of biodiversity in Lake Victoria’s colorful cichlid populations.

Researching future of Lake Victoria fisheries

May 15, 2017

DRC at Greatest Risk In Years

Previously isolated local conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo are appearing in new regions of the country. This is particularly dangerous in the context of the country’s ongoing political crisis, creating the potential for local conflicts to take on national level narratives and scope.

May 15, 2017

Is Africa facing a new way of piracy?

The latest State of Maritime Piracy report by the watchdog Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) warns against security complacency in the shipping industry, particularly around the Horn of Africa.

May 08, 2017

The Future of Lake Victoria: Not rain, nor water hyacinth, nor illegal nets can stop us!

In the Kenyan part of Lake Victoria, invasive water hyacinth, illegal fishing, and poor water quality are threats to fisheries sustainability.

May 03, 2017

Oceans Beyond Piracy Launches State of Maritime Piracy 2016

OBP presents its latest report on the impacts and effects of maritime piracy.

May 03, 2017

Report: Declining Deterrence Gives Somali Pirates a Lifeline

The report by OEF's Oceans Beyond Piracy program says that after several years of decreased pirate activity, ships are sailing closer to shore and the number of naval vessels patrolling the waters near Somalia has dropped.

May 02, 2017

Armed attacks on ships in West African waters rise: report

A recent spate of attacks off Somalia, meanwhile, may also indicate a resurgence of piracy in East Africa as a result of less vigilance, the Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) project said.

May 02, 2017

Pirate attacks in West African waters nearly doubled in 2016

A recent spate of attacks off Somalia, meanwhile, may also indicate a resurgence of piracy in East Africa as a result of less vigilance, the Oceans Beyond Piracy (OBP) project said.

Curtis Bell

Ben Lawellin

Alexandra Amling

Jay Benson

Sasha Egorova

John Filitz

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Paige Roberts

May 01, 2017

Stable Seas: Somali Waters

This report shows how complex issues like illegal fishing, coastal violence, and human trafficking intersect to create a uniquely insecure maritime environment in Somali waters.

May 01, 2017

OEF Releases 2016 Annual Report

In 2016, OEF remained committed to coordinating with the private sector, civil society, and local and national governments in order to design programs that fit within the context and challenges of the communities in which we serve.

May 01, 2017

OEF's Stable Seas Report Shows Maritime Security About More than Piracy

In a new report, our programs OEF Research, Oceans Beyond Piracy, and Secure Fisheries show how illicit activies in the Somali region reinforce each other and add to instability at sea and on shore.

April 26, 2017

The Future of Lake Victoria: A Looming Conflict Over Fisheries

Lake Victoria illustrates one of the quintessential dilemmas of today’s world: how much short-term gain can humans continue to eek out of a system that is being driven to a potential breaking point?

April 26, 2017

Blog Series Explores Mounting Conflict over Lake Victoria Fisheries

In this multi-part blog series, the Secure Fisheries team in the field explores the mounting conflict over fisheries in Lake Victoria and the critical role of biodiversity and conservation in promoting long-term food and economic security in the region.

April 24, 2017

Somali Pirates Being Driven Back To The Seas By Drought and Famine: U.S. Commander

Commander At its peak in 2011, Somali pirates launched 237 attacks, according to the International Maritime Bureau.

April 23, 2017

What Does the State of Global Democracy Mean for Africa?

In the aftermath of the recent global recession, populism, protectionism and corruption are on the rise globally. A series of populist electoral and referenda victories have swept the world, most recently in Turkey. What does this seeming retreat of democracy mean for Africa?

OEF Research

Kelsey Coolidge

April 20, 2017

Fact Sheet: Multi-stakeholder Collaboration

This guide was produced by the Stanley Foundation in collaboration with the Stimson Center. It reviews findings from a seven week consultation process with eighty-two professionals working in global governance.

April 18, 2017

The Role of Social Media in Women, Peace and Security

Social media can be a double-edged sword—used not only for supporting peacebuilders on the ground, but in hybrid warfare and in radicalizing young populations, shows OEF program Our Secure Future in their blog.

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