Podcasts about murithi mutiga

Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on what a second Trump administration means for U.S.-Africa policy from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's Africa director Murithi Mutiga to discuss the implications of a second Trump administration for Africa. They examine how African leaders have reacted to Donald Trump's election victory and why some might favour a more transactional Washington. They assess the Biden administration's legacy in Africa, the shifts a second Trump administration might bring and the possible plans of outside powers jockeying on the continent for influencing Washington. They look at what Trump's presidency could mean for hotspots in Africa, including Somalia, Sudan, the DR Congo and the Sahel, as well as the future of UN peacekeeping missions on the continent. Finally, they discuss the risk that some African states may fragment, asking whether stronger, more unified leadership might help the continent navigate the volatile world order. For more analysis of the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Africa program page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Horn, guest host Murithi Mutiga is joined by Hanna Tetteh, former UN Under-Secretary-General and Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa. They discuss the challenges of peacemaking in Africa amid regional conflicts and a shifting global order. They talk about the state of the African Union and how it can become more effective in resolving conflicts across the continent. They discuss why mediation efforts have yielded little success in Sudan and ways to strengthen diplomatic initiatives to end the conflict. They discuss ECOWAS as a model for regional integration and how the West African bloc can preserve unity amid recent tensions with Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali. They touch on the implications of a second Trump presidency on UN funding and U.S.-Africa policy. They also reflect on Ghana's successful transition from military rule to a stable democracy. This episode is produced in partnership with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.For more on the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Hold Your Fire! podcast episode Trump in Africa, and our Africa program page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's Africa director Murithi Mutiga to discuss the implications of a second Trump administration for Africa. They examine how African leaders have reacted to Donald Trump's election victory and why some might favour a more transactional Washington. They assess the Biden administration's legacy in Africa, the shifts a second Trump administration might bring and the possible plans of outside powers jockeying on the continent for influencing Washington. They look at what Trump's presidency could mean for hotspots in Africa, including Somalia, Sudan, the DR Congo and the Sahel, as well as the future of UN peacekeeping missions on the continent. Finally, they discuss the risk that some African states may fragment, asking whether stronger, more unified leadership might help the continent navigate the volatile world order. For more analysis of the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Africa program page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group's Africa director Murithi Mutiga to talk about Kenyan President William Ruto's recent visit to the U.S., Nairobi's involvement in Somalia, DR Congo and Haiti and Washington's evolving role in Africa. They discuss the motives for and implications of President Ruto's trip to the U.S., how Washington and Nairobi sought to benefit, and their closer ties. They look at the lessons from Kenya's troop deployments to Somalia and DR Congo as Kenyan paramilitaries prepare to deploy to Haiti. They also assess U.S. policy in Africa more broadly, amid the continent's shifting political sands and increasing Chinese, Russian and Turkish influence. They also reflect on Ruto's foreign policy and pivot West, how he and other African leaders view the prospect of a second Trump presidency and, at a time when the International Criminal Court is in the spotlight, the court's legacy in Kenya. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.For more on the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Q&A What's at Stake in Kenyan President William Ruto's State Visit to the U.S.? and the episode from our podcast The Horn: Kenya and the Chaos in Haiti. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Horn, Alan talks to Diego Da Rin, Crisis Group's Haiti expert, and Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group's Africa Director, about the latest surge in gang violence in Haiti, which has put the state on the brink of collapse, and the potential of an international mission led by Kenya to restore security. They talk about the deep crisis in Haiti and why gangs in the country are trying to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry's government. They talk about Henry's visit to Kenya, what's behind Nairobi's decision to lead an international mission to Haiti and why it has faced opposition in Kenya's courts. They assess the political risks involved for Nairobi in sending police forces to Haiti and how gangs in the country might react to such a deployment. They also discuss fast-moving events, whether Henry is now stranded abroad, and whether a foreign deployment still looks feasible. For more in-depth analysis of the topics discussed in this episode, check out our briefing Haiti's Gangs: Can a Foreign Mission Break Their Stranglehold? and our Haiti country page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There have been seven coups across Africa from 2020 to 2023. Murithi Mutiga, director of the Africa Program at the International Crisis Group, joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the challenges democracy faces in the grip of political violence, and the risk of that violence spreading to the rest of the continent. His Foreign Affairs article, written with Comfort Ero, is “The Crisis of African Democracy.”

The Internationally acclaimed South African playwright, producer and composer Mbongeni Ngema has died in a car accident at the age of 68. He was best known for writing the award-winning musical Sarafina, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Miriam Makeba. It was nominated for both the Tony and Grammy Awards. We look back at the legacy of Mbongeni Ngema.Also, part two of the discussion on coups and democracies on the continent with the Director of the Africa Programme of the International Crisis Group, Murithi Mutiga.And in the run up to the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast early next year, is the set piece 'Club versus Country' still being debated?

In this Special Episode of The Horn, we are bringing you a panel discussion on Sudan moderated by Crisis Group's President and CEO, Comfort Ero, at the 2023 Doha Forum. Comfort is joined by U.S. Special Envoy for The Horn of Africa Mike Hammer, UN Special Envoy for The Horn of Africa Hanna Tetteh, founding director of the Sudan-focused think tank Confluence Advisory, Kholood Khair and Crisis Group's Africa director Murithi Mutiga. They assess the latest diplomatic push to try and get a ceasefire in Sudan, ways to better coordinate mediation efforts and the difficult task of bringing the warring parties in Sudan to the negotiating table. They discuss the investments needed to better protect civilians in Sudan and the state of civilian efforts to unify against the war. They also highlight how a prolonged war in Sudan risks further destabilising an already fragile region.Find the link to the video recording of the full panel here.For more in-depth analysis of the topics discussed in this episode, check out our Horn of Africa page, our Sudan page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on Ethiopia from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.Sudan has entered its second week of fighting between rival military factions. Battles between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have torn apart cities and towns, especially the capital Khartoum, where millions of civilians are facing shortages of basic necessities. A 72-hour ceasefire between the rival forces has offered some respite, allowing many Sudanese to flee the country and diplomats' and other foreign nationals' evacuation. But clashes still continue and mediators have struggled to convince the two sides to get back to talks.This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group's Africa Program director. They discuss what's behind the power struggle between the Sudanese armed forces and the RSF, and between the men – General Abel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed “Hemedti” Hamdan Dagalo – in command of each. They discuss the devastation a full-scale civil war would cause, efforts by the U.S., Gulf power and African leaders to mediate, and the conflict's geopolitics and risk of outside involvement. They look back at how Sudan's transition unravelled and the challenges facing talks and getting to civilian rule if the parties do get back to the table. For more in-depth analysis of the topics discussed in this episode, make sure to check out our Sudan country page and our latest statement; Stopping Sudan's Descent into Full-Blown Civil War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sudan has entered its second week of fighting between rival military factions. Battles between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have torn apart cities and towns, especially the capital Khartoum, where millions of civilians are facing shortages of basic necessities. A 72-hour ceasefire between the rival forces has offered some respite, allowing many Sudanese to flee the country and diplomats' and other foreign nationals' evacuation. But clashes still continue and mediators have struggled to convince the two sides to get back to talks. This week on Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group's Africa Program director. They discuss what's behind the power struggle between the Sudanese armed forces and the RSF, and between the men – General Abel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed “Hemedti” Hamdan Dagalo – in command of each. They discuss the devastation a full-scale civil war would cause, efforts by the U.S., Gulf power and African leaders to mediate, and the conflict's geopolitics and risk of outside involvement. They look back at how Sudan's transition unravelled and the challenges facing talks and getting to civilian rule if the parties do get back to the table. For more in-depth analysis of the topics discussed in this episode, make sure to check out our Sudan country page and our latest statement; Stopping Sudan's Descent into Full-Blown Civil War. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hundreds of civilians have been killed in fierce fighting between army troops and paramilitary forces in Sudan this week. The fighting that has erupted in the capital Khartoum and elsewhere in the country is a direct result of a vicious power struggle within the country's military leadership. Aid agencies say it's nearly impossible to provide humanitarian assistance to people and the health system is close to collapse. So what's led to this crisis? Who controls the country at the moment? And who are the key international players who can exert influence? Shaun Ley is joined by : Dame Rosalind Marsden, associate fellow at the Chatham House International Affairs think tank in London, a former EU Special Representative for Sudan and South Sudan and also Britain's former Ambassador to Sudan. Murithi Mutiga, project director, Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group. Mohanad Hashim, BBC journalist and expert on Sudan Also featuring : Cameron Hudson, director of the US State Department's Africa Bureau in George W. Bush's administration. He also served as chief of staff to successive presidential envoys during the Darfur insurgency and the secession of what become South Sudan in 2011. Tagreed Abdin, an architect who lives with her family in Khartoum. James Copnall, BBC's correspondent in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum from 2009-2012. Producers : Rumella Dasgupta and Ellen Otzen

Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on Ethiopia from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.On 2 November, the Ethiopian federal government and Tigrayan forces reached an agreement to cease hostilities and end almost two years of bloody war in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region. The truce came after the Ethiopian army, together with Eritrean troops and forces from the Amhara region, which borders Tigray, made rapid advances into Tigray over recent weeks. It raises hopes that peace in Tigray might be within reach and that the region's humanitarian crisis – amplified by a federal blockade on aid throughout much of the war – can finally be addressed. However, peace talks did not include Eritrea, despite its involvement in the war, and the deal includes no provisions about what will happen to the Eritrean forces in Tigray. It does involve other major concessions for the Tigrayans, who agreed to fully disarm within a month. In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood is joined by Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group's Africa director, to talk about the cessation of hostilities and its implications. They talk about the events leading to the truce, Ethiopia's recent offensive in the Tigray region, Eritrea's involvement in the conflict and how all sides are likely to view and respond to the agreement. They address the role of the African Union and its envoy, former Nigerian President Olesugun Obasanjo, in brokering the agreement. They also talk about the influence of external actors in Ethiopia and how the support of countries like the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye for the Ethiopian government shaped battlefield dynamics. They ask what went wrong with a transition in Ethiopia that had generated enormous optimism in its early years, and what the coming years might bring for politics in the Horn of Africa at a moment of considerable flux. For more on the situation in Ethiopia, check out Crisis Group's extensive analysis on our Ethiopia country page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 2 November, the Ethiopian federal government and Tigrayan forces reached an agreement to cease hostilities and end almost two years of bloody war in Ethiopia's northern Tigray region. The truce came after the Ethiopian army, together with Eritrean troops and forces from the Amhara region, which borders Tigray, made rapid advances into Tigray over recent weeks. It raises hopes that peace in Tigray might be within reach and that the region's humanitarian crisis – amplified by a federal blockade on aid throughout much of the war – can finally be addressed. However, peace talks did not include Eritrea, despite its involvement in the war, and the deal includes no provisions about what will happen to the Eritrean forces in Tigray. It does involve other major concessions for the Tigrayans, who agreed to fully disarm within a month. In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard Atwood is joined by Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group's Africa director, to talk about the cessation of hostilities and its implications. They talk about the events leading to the truce, Ethiopia's recent offensive in the Tigray region, Eritrea's involvement in the conflict and how all sides are likely to view and respond to the agreement. They address the role of the African Union and its envoy, former Nigerian President Olesugun Obasanjo, in brokering the agreement. They also talk about the influence of external actors in Ethiopia and how the support of countries like the United Arab Emirates and Türkiye for the Ethiopian government shaped battlefield dynamics. They ask what went wrong with a transition in Ethiopia that had generated enormous optimism in its early years, and what the coming years might bring for politics in the Horn of Africa at a moment of considerable flux. For more on the situation in Ethiopia, check out Crisis Group's extensive analysis on our Ethiopia country page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

US President Joe Biden has called on oil and gas companies to either use their record profits to lower costs for Americans at the pump, or pay a higher tax rate. President Biden also wants them to boost US production or face additional restrictions. Also on the programme, The International Labour Organization, which is affiliated to the United Nations, has said there's now a decline in the global demand for workers, reversing recent rises in employment numbers in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. We get to know how the business community in Brazil is reacting to Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's victory at the polls. There have been major fears about global food shortages this week following the news that Russia was pulling out of a UN-brokered deal to allow grain shipments out of the Black Sea. The programme director for Africa at the International Crisis Group, Murithi Mutiga, echoes the anxieties of many. Also, more reactions to president Nana Akufo Addo's speech as Ghana grapples with runaway inflation as prices of basic commodities hit the roof.

Brazil has taken a turn to the left as former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro in the presidential election. We hear from Bloomberg economist Adriana Dupita in São Paulo and Brazilian farmer Karl Milla. Some African countries rely on Ukraine and Russia not only for most of their grain supplies, but also for fertilizers. The Program Director for Africa at the International Crisis Group in Nairobi, Murithi Mutiga joins us. Apple's main iphone assembler Foxconn is preparing to shift some of its production, after a Covid outbreak forced staff to lockdown at the workplace. Howard Zhang is the editor of the BBC's Chinese Service. (Picture: SAO PAULO, BRAZIL, OCTOBER 31 : Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gives a press conference after the election results at the Avenida Paulista, Sao Paulo, Brazil, on October 31 , 2022. Picture Credit: Getty Images).

William Ruto has been elected as Kenya's next president, narrowly defeating veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga. Who is William Ruto and how will he position Kenya on the world stage? Andrew Mueller speaks to Moses Onyango, Naveena Kottoor and Murithi Mutiga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenyans went to the polls last week in what turned out to be a closely fought but so far strikingly peaceful election. After six tense days of vote counting, Deputy Prime Minister William Ruto was declared Kenya's next president with a wafer-thin majority. While the election has been broadly regarded as free and fair, his challenger, Raila Odinga, a political heavyweight backed by outgoing president and former rival Uhuru Kenyatta, has launched a legal challenge to the results. This week in a special episode of The Horn, Alan speaks to Murithi Mutiga, Crisis Group's Program Director for Africa, to discuss how Kenya's nail-biting election has shaped up and the possible fallout of Odinga's challenge. They outline both candidates' backgrounds and assess their respective campaigns in the build-up to election day. They talk about the significance of Odinga's challenge to the vote, the role of Kenya's electoral commission and the resilience of the country's democratic institutions in the wake of the election. They also assess how far ethnic divisions have played a role in the outcome of the election and where Kenya's democracy might be headed if Ruto's presidency is confirmed by the Supreme Court.For more analysis, check out Crisis Group's Kenya country page.We want to hear from you as we start preparing Season Four of The Horn! If you have any feedback or suggestions for topics you'd like us to cover next season, you can write to podcasts@crisisgroup.org or get in touch with Alan directly on Twitter, @AlanBoswell. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian missile strikes have hit the port of Odessa, just one day after Ukraine and Russia agreed a landmark deal to resume Ukraine's grain exports Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is on a tour of Africa to counter accusations that the Russian invasion of Ukraine has started a global food crisis. Murithi Mutiga, Programme Director for Africa at the International Crisis Group, explains where African loyalties lie and why. Also, the BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner tells us that former NATO generals, have started an advisory council to help the Ukrainian army with strategy. And we hear from Afghan Ukrainian fighter Jalal about why he decided to risk his life for Ukraine and how difficult it is to fight against fellow Muslims. . This episode of Ukrainecast was made by Clare Williamson with Ivana Davidovic, Arsenii Sokolov and planning producer Louise Hidalgo. The technical producer was Emma Crowe. The editor is Jonathan Aspinwall. Email Ukrainecast@bbc.co.uk with your questions and comments. You can also send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp, Signal or Telegram to +44 330 1239480.

Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on Kenya from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!. Kenya's presidential race has been turned upside down. After a high-profile split with President Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto – despite being in government for the last nine years – is running on an anti-establishment platform. Having distanced himself from Kenyatta, Ruto is positioning himself as a man of the people, or the “hustler in chief”, opposing the political elite. Meanwhile, his main rival Raila Odinga – for decades an opposition leader and fierce critic of the government – has been endorsed by Kenyatta, thus becoming the establishment candidate. At the same time, while previous Kenyan polls have been shaped mostly by ethnic politics, the 2022 race has also seen economic issues come to the fore, with Ruto promising wide-ranging reforms. Whatever its outcome, the election matters not just in Kenya, but for the entire region, riddled by war and crises.This week on Hold Your Fire! Richard Atwood is joined by Crisis Group's Africa Program Director, Murithi Mutiga, to talk about the campaign thus far and what to expect from the election. They discuss how things got so bitter between Kenyatta and Ruto, and what the bad blood might mean for the outcome of the vote. They talk about the main issues dominating the election, as Ruto plays on people's economic frustrations and Odinga portrays himself as a unifier. They also discuss the risks of a disputed outcome, in a country that has suffered terrible bloodshed after contested results in the past. They look at the impact on Kenyan politics of indictments against Kenyatta and Ruto by the International Criminal Court, which were dropped in 2014 and 2016 respectively. They also look at how Nairobi views the war in Ukraine and the impact of the commodities crisis that war has triggered.For more on the situation in Kenya, check out Crisis Group's extensive analysis on our Kenya country page, including our recent briefing “Kenya's 2022 Election: High Stakes”. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kenya's presidential race has been turned upside down. After a high-profile split with President Kenyatta, his deputy William Ruto – despite being in government for the last nine years – is running on an anti-establishment platform. Having distanced himself from Kenyatta, Ruto is positioning himself as a man of the people, or the “hustler in chief”, opposing the political elite. Meanwhile, his main rival Raila Odinga – for decades an opposition leader and fierce critic of the government – has been endorsed by Kenyatta, thus becoming the establishment candidate. At the same time, while previous Kenyan polls have been shaped mostly by ethnic politics, the 2022 race has also seen economic issues come to the fore, with Ruto promising wide-ranging reforms. Whatever its outcome, the election matters not just in Kenya, but for the entire region, riddled by war and crises.This week on Hold Your Fire! Richard Atwood is joined by Crisis Group's Africa Program Director, Murithi Mutiga, to talk about the campaign thus far and what to expect from the election. They discuss how things got so bitter between Kenyatta and Ruto, and what the bad blood might mean for the outcome of the vote. They talk about the main issues dominating the election, as Ruto plays on people's economic frustrations and Odinga portrays himself as a unifier. They also discuss the risks of a disputed outcome, in a country that has suffered terrible bloodshed after contested results in the past. They look at the impact on Kenyan politics of indictments against Kenyatta and Ruto by the International Criminal Court, which were dropped in 2014 and 2016 respectively. They also look at how Nairobi views the war in Ukraine and the impact of the commodities crisis that war has triggered.For more on the situation in Kenya, check out Crisis Group's extensive analysis on our Kenya country page, including our recent briefing “Kenya's 2022 Election: High Stakes”. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tensions are mounting in Ethiopia, as anti-government forces approach the capital, Addis Ababa. We speak with reporter Samuel Getachew about what's happening on the ground, and why he thinks it's impossible to get reliable information on the TPLF's whereabouts. We also speak with Murithi Mutiga, the project director of the Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group, about the next steps for the country, and why both sides must acknowledge their war crimes.

On 25 October, Sudan's military leaders ousted the country's civilian government, detaining Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and several of his ministers. The coup took place two and a half years after a mass uprising that toppled long-standing ruler Omar al-Bashir. The military, fearful of losing their grip over the economy and of facing judicial action for abuses committed during Bashir's rule and against protesters, had been reluctant partners in a transitional power-sharing government. Coming less than a year before a planned handover of power to civilians, the power grab was met with fury on the streets. Demonstrations have erupted in a defiant rejection of military rule. This week on Hold Your Fire!, Naz and Richard are joined by two Crisis Group experts, Murithi Mutiga, Project Director for the Horn of Africa, and Jonas Horner, Senior Analyst for Sudan, to talk about the coup, why it happened and what it means for risks of violence and Sudan's future. They discuss potential splits within the security forces, the possible role played by outside governments, and the way the African Union and Western powers should respond. They also ask if Sudan's generals have overestimated their hand and how to walk them back from the brink. For more information, explore Crisis Group's analysis on the Sudan page and read our statement ‘Reversing Sudan's Dangerous Coup'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When al-Qaeda attacked the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001, it launched a new, so-called “war on terror” across the world.  But 20 years later, the threat of terrorism lives on, and in Africa, the problem has gotten worse.Related: How will the Taliban interact with other terrorist groups in Afghanistan?“Unfortunately, while in much of the world, 9/11 is viewed as in the past, in Africa, the legacy of those attacks lives on."Murithi Mutiga, project director forHorn of Africa, International Crisis Group“Unfortunately, while in much of the world 9/11 is viewed as in the past, in Africa, the legacy of those attacks lives on,” said Murithi Mutiga, project director for the Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group.“Today, there are more jihadis operating on the continent than there were 20 years ago,” he continued.Indeed, in recent decades, terrorism has become a shared burden between African countries and the United States. Related: ISIS-linked port seizure signals growing terrorism threat in MozambiqueIn 1998, when al-Qaeda attacked two US embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, then-President Bill Clinton ordered airstrikes on properties in both Afghanistan and Sudan, countries that were both harboring terrorists. Two years ago, the al-Qaeda-linked group al-Shabab attacked a hotel complex in Nairobi, killing dozens of people, including an American.Related: The group behind Nairobi's recent terror attack recruits young people from many faiths. Officials can't stop it. “Al-Qaeda's had a long presence within the region; it may not have always been called al-Qaeda, but a form of jihadist call has existed within the region for decades,” Mutiga said.  The group has since inspired the formation of Islamist militant groups across the continent that continue to wage deadly attacks.For some, the United States' withdrawal from Afghanistan signaled the end of its “war on terror,” but it also brought fresh concerns about the fate of terrorism in Africa.“Africa is the new frontline of global militancy,” wrote Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari in an op-ed last month, calling for more support for African countries to address these problems.“Africa's fight against terror is the world's fight. We will defeat them one highway, one rail link — and one job — at a time.”But many experts warn against a globalist approach — noting how local ambitions remain at the roots of most insurgencies — Islamist or not.“I don't think the international approach in terms of fighting global terrorism can be relevant in this context or anywhere else."Niagale Bagayoko, Africa Security Sector Network“I don't think the international approach in terms of fighting global terrorism can be relevant in this context or anywhere else,” said Niagalé Bagayoko, of the Africa Security Sector Network.In the Sahel, for example, persistent insecurity is driven not only by Islamist militant groups but also by community clashes and armed militias, all of which are products of persistent local issues that governments have been unable to address.“It's very important not to only read the current situation in the Sahel through the lens of jihadism and terrorism,” Bagayoko said. While a number of local groups, from al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) to the growing insurgency in Mozambique, continue to attach themselves to global insurgencies — most experts agree that those links are tenuous.Related: Hundreds remain missing after Cabo Delgado attack Twenty years after 9/11, experts in Africa say one thing is clear: The approach to counterterrorism needs to change. 

Murithi Mutiga, Project Director for the Horn of Africa at the International Crisis Group, joins Council CEO Megan Torrey to talk about the present and emerging crises he's tracking today. From a humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia to political violence in Somalia, an already tumultuous region is facing more challenges than usual. As we look ahead in 2021 which evolving movements, trends, and crises might lie ahead in the Horn of Africa?Follow Murithi Mutiga on Twitter @mutigamFor more visit: www.ctwac.org/podcastsFollow us @ctwac on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Check out our website for upcoming programs and events.Be sure to like and subscribe to State of the World podcast and share new episodes with friends, family and colleagues! See you next week.

Om somalierna som uppmärksammats så mycket i svenska medier under hösten. Men den här gången handlar det inte om nyanlända anhöriginvandrare utan om de somalier som stannat i eller återvänt till Somalia och nu kämpar för att bygga upp landet. Hör svensksomaliska röster i Mogadishu och Stockholm om det nytända hoppet om fred och ro i landet som tycktes för evigt dömt till kaos och katastrof. Somalia har under många år toppat alla eländeslistor - landet har världens högsta högsta barnadödligheten, mesta korruptionen, världens fattigaste och farligaste land. Somalia var själva sinnebilden för begreppet failed state. Inte sedan diktatorn Siad Barre störtades 1991 har landet haft en fungerande centralmakt och ingenting har kunnat få slut på det inbördeskrig som härjat landet sedan dess. Men kanske håller läget i Somalia nu på att förändras till det bättre. Terroristgerillan al-Shabab har succesivt pressats tillbaka från flera viktiga fästen. Och för första gången på flera årtionden har en vald president kommit till makten i Somalia. Det här har också fått många exilsomalier att för första gången på många år överväga att resa hem för att vara med och bygga upp landet. Konflikts Kajsa Boglind ringde upp Wilo Abdulle, tidigare fältassistent och stadsdelspolitiker i Göteborg som återvänt till Somalia för att grunda en fredsorganisation, och Abdiwahab Hussein Ugas Khalif, före detta Malömpolitiker och idag parlamensledamot i Somalia: För förstå vad som har hänt och händer i Somalia måste man också titta på omvärldens roll - från grannländerna i regionen till de stora internationella aktörerna, FN och EU. Sedan den spektakulära, direktsända amerikanska landstigningen i Somalia för 20 år sedan, och det lika dramatiska tillbakadragandet ett knappt år senare efter nedskjutningen av två amerikanska Black Hawk-helikoptrar, har mycket av det internationella samfundets inblandning och försök att mäkla fred snarare underblåst motsättningar och konflikter istället för att lösa dem. Hur de internationella aktörerna kommer att förhålla sig till Somalia i fortsättningen har därför stor betydelse för om det nya hopp som nu har väckts också ska kunna omsättas i varaktig fred och stabilitet. Grannländerna Etiopien och Kenya är nyckelspelare och på senare tid är det framför allt Kenya gjort sig gällande. I september invaderade flera hundra kenyanska soldater den somaliska kuststaden Kismayu för att jaga bort al-Shababmilisen från trakter nära den kenyanska gränsen. Konflikts Daniela Marquardt ringde upp Alex Rondos, EU:s särskilda sändebud för Afrikas Horn och kenyanske journalisten Murithi Mutiga vid tidningen Daily Nation i Nairobi för att få EU:s och Kenyas perspektiv på utvecklingen i Somalia. Det här programmet är den andra delen av ett större projekt, där vi på Konflikt fördjupar oss i mötet mellan Sverige och Somalia. I det första programmet, som sändes i september i år, fick vi lära känna två svensk-somaliska familjer, som på grund av kriget i Somalia och flykt till Sverige splittrats mellan länderna. Delar av familjen har fått uppehållstillstånd och lever i Sverige, medan resten av familjen är kvar i Somalia, eller Kenya, eller på andra platser i Somalias närområde, och väntar på att kunna återförenas här, i Sverige. Det rör sig alltså inte om nya flyktingar, utan om flyktingar som flydde från Somalia när konflikten var mycket mer intensiv, och som redan har fått uppehållstillstånd här, och nu väntar på att kunna återförenas. I det förra programmet lärde vi bland annat känna Hassan Ali Farah, vars familj väntat länge i Nairobi på att det svenska migrationssystemets kvarnar ska mala färdigt. Konflikts Lotten Collin och Ivar Ekman sökte för ett par veckor sen upp Hassan igen, i en förort till Stockholm: Första delen i Konflikts serie Sverige och somalierna: SR:s Afrikakorrespondent Maria Sjöqvists intervjumed Somalias nye president: Hela intervjun med EU:s sändebud för Afrikas Horn: Programledare: Daniela Marquardt Producent: Kajsa Boglind