IGAD and Multilateral Security in the Horns of Africa: Through the Lens of the Somali Conflict
Title: IGAD and Multilateral Security in the Horns of Africa: Through the Lens of the Somali Conflict
Author: Dr Adeoye O. Akinola, head of Research and Teaching at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation (IPATC), and Muhamed Farah Hersi
Publisher: Palgrave Mcmillan (2024)
About the Book: This book delves into the inter-Governmental Authority for Development’s (IGAD) endeavors to enhance security and economic intergration in the Horns of Africa. While aspiring to unite and stabilize the region, IGAD faces complex historical, strategic and geographical challenges. Through a political economy approach, the book showcases IGAD’s strengths and weaknesses and emplys neorealist and regional security complex theories to analyze the involvement of states and non-state actors in IGAD’s security agenda, particularly in relation to Somalia. The study highlights opportunities and obstacles to sustainable regional integration, offering practical policy suggestions for curbing armed uprisings and inter-state disputes. It dissects the geographical dynamics involving international players like the United States and China, as well as regional powers such as Ethiopia, in IGAD’s pursuit of security and economic progress. Valuable for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders invesred in the Horn’s security and development, the book bridges gaps in the literature, shedding light on African political development, regional peace and security.
Ms Zoliswa Ntsoko (South Africa) is the Institute’s Administrative Assistant who assists with general administration and research. She is a seasoned professional with a background in Disaster Management. She holds an Advanced Diploma in Management from Milpark Business School, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Management from Regenesys Business School. She also holds certificates in Project Management, and in Disaster Management. Previously, she has worked as a Disaster Management Specialist at the City of Johannesburg – Disaster Management Centre.
Ms Cecilia Lwiindi Nedziwe-Moyo is the Research Coordinator at the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. She previously served as a Regional Coordinator at the Centre for Peace Initiatives in Africa (CPIA) in Zimbabwe between 2007 and 2013. She completed her master’s degree in International Studies, Peace, and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Australia as a Rotary Peace Scholar. She has just completed her doctoral studies at Rhodes University. Her areas of interest include: gender, foreign policy, regional organisations and conflict resolution.
Ms Thembeka Somtseu is a seasoned professional with a background in the textile and construction sectors. She holds a National Diploma in Business Administration from the Durban University of Technology, and studied Development Communication and Media Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. She worked as a corporate communications specialist for more than ten years, serving in both local and multinational companies.