Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa region remains one of the most unstable regions in the world, with several fragile peace processes, political transitions and unresolved conflicts. Domestic conflicts are highly influenced by broader regional and global dynamics and actors. Certain core issues are at play across the region, including the choice between inclusive democratic governance and authoritarianism, strained centre-periphery relations, a widening of the rural-urban divide, demands for inclusion and aspirations of new generations.

Our work

Through the project Enhancing constructive dialogue and cooperation on peace and security in the Horn of Africa – Phase II, funded by the European Union, CMI works to promote better and shared understanding between national stakeholders and regional and international actors concerning conflict dynamics in the Horn, to enable informed policy-making decisions that contribute to peace and stability in the region. The specific objectives of the project are twofold: 1) increase the connectivity, engagement and trust between key regional and international actors relevant to conflict prevention and resolution processes in the Horn of Africa through the provision of spaces for dialogue; 2) enhance the understanding by key regional and international actors of conflict dynamics, scenarios and policy options for conflict prevention and resolution in the Horn of Africa