Somalia has long faced a diverse and daunting set of challenges. Countless political actors have unsuccessfully struggled to build a stable central government capable of holding territory and delivering services. In many ways, the fundaments that have fueled instability and violence for decades remain, but since the September 2012 election of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, there has been palpable optimism amongst many Somalis and international actors, and there is a sense that we may be in a window of opportunity to make durable gains in Somalia.
Can Africans Do A Better Job Of Peacekeeping In South Sudan?
The commander of the rebel movement in South Sudan has agreed to talk peace — if he can make it out of his secret war bunker.
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