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Landmark Memorandum Signed

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

KEEPS’ transformation from a single wheelbarrow operation to a thriving enterprise with over 200 employees exemplifies the power of strategic investment and innovation.

September 20,2024

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May 22, 2019

Trust and Justice In Burundi

Hopes for peace in Burundi have been stymied as mediation talks have once again been postponed. If the government had implemented transitional justice mechanisms from an earlier peace and reconciliation agreement, would peace have had a better chance?

March 25, 2019

A Day at Lido Beach: How Somali Youth Are Leading the Way in Fisheries

As part of Project Kalluun, students from City University in Mogadishu go to the fish market in Lido beach to better understand the fish stocks and catch in Somali waters.

March 08, 2019

Secure Fisheries Commits to Inclusivity on International Women’s Day

On this International Women’s Day, Secure Fisheries is proud to highlight the ways we have integrated diverse perspectives into our work, and we look to the future to “Think Equal, Build Smart, and Innovate for Change."

February 01, 2019

“Human Rights Certified?”: Understanding the Dynamics of Migration

The fish on your plate might be labelled "sustainable", but is it human-rights certified? Our final post in the mixed migration series explores the little-known area of trafficking and forced labor in the fishing sector. 

Michael Spagat

January 15, 2019

The Debate Continues: Peace by the Numbers

Aaron Clauset brings something new to the table by showing that the Correlates of War (COW) dataset on international war size and timing is compatible with a “no change” model according to which the risks of international wars of all possible sizes have remained stable over the last two centuries. M...

January 15, 2019

Marine Genetic Resources: A New Frontier for Fisheries Conflict?

Marine genetic resources hold the potential for medical and industrial breakthroughs. But will they be a flashpoint for fisheries conflict?

January 10, 2019

The Most Underrated Peace Activists

Non-state actors have contributed to the peace process in Colombia over the course of four decades of war.

January 05, 2019

Unsafe Sea Migration, and The Real Counter-Piracy Lessons

More than 1,600 migrants have died in the Mediterranean Sea in 2015. The month of April alone accounted for an estimated 1,100 dead in three separate accidents involving over-crowded vessels ferrying people fleeing the conflicts in Middle Eastern and Northern African countries for the safety of Euro...

Alexandra Amling

December 18, 2018

Breaking the Silence- Male Survivors of Sexual Violence in Conflict

The end of 2017 saw a massive online campaign that addressed sexual harassment and abuse. In fact, #MeToo provided a virtual space in which people could openly express what some of them had kept to themselves sometimes for decades.

December 15, 2018

City-Level Governance in Africa Is Key to Human Security

The African continent is expected to account for 80 percent of the projected 4 billion increase in the global population by 2100 and over 80 percent of the increase is expected to take place in cities. In contrast to Europe, Japan, and North America, who are experiencing population growth declines. ...

Kelsey Coolidge

December 08, 2018

Understanding Urbanization, Fragility, and Climate Change to Support Resilient and Sustainable Cities

As the world’s population becomes increasingly urban the effects of climate change, together with conflict and state fragility, will likely create more and more challenges for cities of the near future.

December 02, 2018

Ethiopia-Eritrea Rapprochement and the Economic Dynamics of the Horn of Africa

The recent thawing of relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea has triggered a landslide of speculation as to how this improved relationship could reshape the economic landscape of the region.

December 01, 2018

Priorities after ISIS: Security and Services Provision

Restoring security in conflict-affected territories is the fundamental first step towards peacebuilding. But, according to Paul Collier, high degrees of military spending are actually counter-productive to achieving peace and are associated with a heightened risk of war renewal.

November 29, 2018

Building the Somali Blue Economy: Three Reasons for Optimism

Reflecting on the inaugural Sustainable Blue Economy conference, Dr. Sarah Glaser discusses 3 reasons Somalia’s fisheries should make us optimistic for its blue economy.

November 20, 2018

Employment Opportunities for Women and Girls in Fragile Contexts

Whether it’s running businesses or participating directly in support of war efforts, in conflict-affected environments the disruption to social and normative systems caused by the conflicts means that opportunities for women and girls can expand.

November 08, 2018

Leadership Change and Violent State Repression

New leadership has brought a renewed effort to resolve the military dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea and may help promote an end to Ethiopia’s domestic insurgencies. Could these positive developments also influence violent state repression in Ethiopia as it continues toward democratic reform?

November 08, 2018

Promoting Girls’ Empowerment to Reach Gender Equality

Women’s participation has been recognized as fundamental for both the full realization of human rights and the possibility of sustainable peace. Yet women’s presence in politics remains low. What can be done to embolden the female youth of today to strive for equality?

November 03, 2018

Stemming the Tide: African Leadership in Small Arms and Light Weapons Control

African leaders have intensified their efforts to speak out about the illicit transfer of small arms and light weapons (SALW) and their multifaceted effects across Africa.

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