Focus on Somalia

Somalia has been on the agenda of the international community, but also of academia, for many years. In Focus on Somalia, we want to contribute to informing about current political and legal events in the country, but also to present background analyses and scientific assessments. Our aim is to give young scientists from Somalia a chance to have their voices heard. In order to support authors contributing to our Focus on Somalia section, we established the Asli-Ahmed-Award.

Our blog thrives on allowing very different perspectives on the country, its people and society to have their say.

Investment and Investor Protection in Somalia

Investment and Investor Protection in Somalia

René BrosiusSep 13, 202419 min read

Introduction With Somalia’s accession to the East African Community (EAC),…

The East African Community: Past Experiences and Lessons for the Future

The East African Community: Past Experiences and Lessons for the Future

Tibelius AmutuhaireJul 5, 20249 min read

Introduction The East Africa Community (EAC) is one of the…

The Legal Analysis of Community Rights in Environment Decision-Making in the Federal Republic of Somalia

The Legal Analysis of Community Rights in Environment Decision-Making in the Federal Republic of Somalia

Rosette UmutoniwaseMar 15, 20247 min read

Introduction People often feel hopeless and powerless to protect the environment,…

Territoriality of Intellectual Property Systems and Intellectual Property Protection under the EAC Common Market

Territoriality of Intellectual Property Systems and Intellectual Property Protection under the EAC Common Market

Nicodemus Uswege MsikaFeb 23, 20248 min read

Introduction Intellectual Property (IP) protection systems in the EAC embrace…

Enhancing Performance Auditing in Regional Economic Communities: A Case Study of the EAC

Enhancing Performance Auditing in Regional Economic Communities: A Case Study of the EAC

Alphred NtirenganyaFeb 16, 20248 min read

1. Introduction Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are established to achieve…

The Ongoing Expansion of the EAC and the People-Centered Principle of Integration

The Ongoing Expansion of the EAC and the People-Centered Principle of Integration

Nicodemus Uswege MsikaFeb 9, 20247 min read

An Introduction to the East African Community On 24 November…

Highlights of 2023: End-of-Year Review

Highlights of 2023: End-of-Year Review

Merlin MitschkerDec 29, 20237 min read

Introduction In the vibrant tapestry of African legal and political…

Somalia Becomes the Eighth Member of the EAC – Back to the Roots?

Somalia Becomes the Eighth Member of the EAC – Back to the Roots?

René BrosiusDec 8, 202311 min read

The time has come! On 24 November 2023, the heads…

Interference of Politicians in the Civil Servant Recruitment Process in Somalia

Interference of Politicians in the Civil Servant Recruitment Process in Somalia

Ibrahim Mohamed WarsameNov 10, 20237 min read

Introduction  Since its independence in 1960, Somalia has experienced numerous…

Change Through Trade? East African Community Starts Accession Negotiations with Somalia

Change Through Trade? East African Community Starts Accession Negotiations with Somalia

René BrosiusJul 28, 20239 min read

The East African Community (EAC) is one of the fastest-growing…

Lady Justice

The Impact of Conflict on Marginalized Communities in Somalia: A Human Rights Perspective

Safia Mohamed NorJun 16, 20237 min read

Introduction The impact of conflict on marginalized communities in Somalia…

A popular uprising as a game changer? Somalia’s fight against Al Shabab terror

A popular uprising as a game changer? Somalia’s fight against Al Shabab terror

René BrosiusDec 23, 20229 min read

In the shadow of world political events, one of the…