2024 Outlook on Peace and Conflict Prospects in the Horn of Africa

In 2023, the Horn of Africa, a region of strategic significance along the Red Sea and adjacent to the Middle East, faced substantial sociopolitical and security challenges. Its critical role in international trade and security is emphasized by its geographical position. In Somaliland, the Las Anod conflict serves as a stark example of the intricate territorial and political disputes defining the region.

These conflicts, mirroring broader challenges in nation-building and identity politics, underscore the complex intertwining of national and identity issues in the Horn of Africa. The persistence of such conflicts not only poses significant challenges to regional stability but also brings into sharp relief the need for nuanced, multifactorial approaches to conflict resolution and peacebuilding in this diverse and historically complex region.