Analysis - Debating Ideas aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debates and engagements, contexts and controversies, and reviews and responses flowing from the African Arguments books.
Hence, the difficulties of the Somaliland ministers sent to Lasanod in mid-January to reach out to the people and to steer the political process in town with any degree of success. This means that the government in Hargeysa and the leaders of the people in Lasanod currently, and will in the near future, talk past each other. The logic of Hargeysa is: Lasanod is in our state-territory, we have to control it .
There is also a possibility that, should the fighting continue over days and should Dhulbahante loose many men, neighbouring clans who are related to Dhulbahante, such as Warsangeli , Majeerteen or others might try to assist Dhulbahante, which would lead to further instability in the wider region and a higher number of casualties.
At the moment, there is a deadlock between many Dhulbahante, especially those in Lasanod, and the Somaliland administration. The committee in charge of internal negotiations among Dhulbahante will soon publish its findings, which most likely will be presented as"the will of the people".
External actors, including representatives of the United Nations and diplomats from countries cooperating closely in some regards with the governments of Somaliland and Puntland should use their influence, particularly in Hargeysa, to demand a peaceful solution to the current crisis. In fact, it would be very helpful if Somaliland forces could withdraw to some degree and leave Dhulbahante until tensions subside.
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
South Africa’s big push to use drones for security and border controlThe Milkor 380 is set to be the largest drone produced on the continent.
Read more »
GANGSTER'S PARADISE, PART TWO: Cross-border crime – SIU probe into stalled R85.7-million Mozambique border wall nears completionJersey barriers were seen as a solution to prevent cross-border crime across South Africa’s porous border with Mozambique, but the 8km project that got under way more than four years ago has been on hold pending completion of a Special Investigative Unit investigation into the R85.7 million tender.
Read more »
Senegal Edge Hosts Algeria to Win African Champs 2022Algeria's hopes of winning the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) on home soil were crushed in heartbreaking fashion as they lost 5-4 on penalties to Senegal in the final on Saturday, February 4, 2023. The Lions of Teranga edged the hosts in a very tense final at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers in front of 39,120 spectators on a cold winter night. Algeria's Eddine Mrezigue, 22, was named Player of the Tournament, while Aymen Mahious, 25, received the Golden Boot award. In the two semi-final matches held on January 31, Ayem Mahious scored two goals as Algeria hammered Niger 5-0, while Papa Diallo scored the lone goal as Senegal edged Madagascar 1-0. Niger and Madagascar met each other on Friday February 3, with Madagascar the victor in the playoff for third place. The tournament was delayed by several months due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Read more »
South African deputy president David Mabuza resignsSouth African deputy president David Mabuza resigned, clearing the way for Paul Mashatile, the new deputy leader of the governing African National Congress, to succeed him.
Read more »
Senegal complete African double by winning CHAN shootout | SportSenegal completed a double when they beat hosts Algeria 5-4 on penalties after a 0-0 draw to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final on Saturday. | Sport24news
Read more »
These are the South African universities with the best employment outcomesData from analytics company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) scored universities worldwide based on graduate employability.
Read more »