PEACE BUILDING AND MEDIATION IN AFRICA: A CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF PREVIOUS LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL PEACE BUILDING AND MEDIATION IN SOMALIA

Author Name: Mr Mohamud Jama Abdi

Volume/Issue: 03/01

Country: Turkey

DOI NO.: 08.2020-25662434 DOI Link: https://www.doi-ds.org/doilink/07.2022-88782939/UIJIR

Affiliation:

Department of Political Science  and International Relations, T.C, ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY, INSTITUTE OF GRADUATE STUDIES, Istanbul, TURKEY

ABSTRACT

This article ‘Peace Building and Mediation in Africa: A Critical Analysis of Previous Local and International Peace Building and Mediation in Somalia’ investigates the origins and key drivers of the war in Somalia as well as diplomatic measures aimed at finding a long-term solution to the conflict. Despite this, Somalia is considered to be a country with a population that is ethnically, religiously, culturally, and linguistically homogeneous. Nonetheless, their similarity did not save them from becoming embroiled in one of the world's worst conflicts, which claimed the lives of thousands of Somalis. The fall of President Said Barre's administration in 1991 triggered the crisis, and no significant improvements have occurred since then. The paper sought to comprehend the history of local peacebuilding in Somalia through mediation efforts. The paper also sought to determine the importance of grassroot mediation in resolving continuing conflicts in Somalia. Additionally, the research aimed to explain why the majority of peace endeavors failed, despite the fact that the past three peacebuilding conferences ended in a meaningful resolution. This study also demonstrates the significance of local peacebuilding efforts whereby it shines a light on underappreciated local peacebuilding efforts, demonstrating that peacebuilding efforts are not limited to foreign, regional, and international entities. In this regard, the conclusion provides various recommendations and the very best method to create long-term peace and prosperity for the citizens of Somalia.

Key words: Africa, Conflict, Peace-building, Mediation, Somalia