The year 2013 marks the 50th anniversary celebration of the formation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). It will also be a little more than a decade since the formation of the African Union (AU), which seeks to promote "an integrated, prosperous and peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in global arena". Consequently,...

Very few observers would argue against the notion that the crisis in Somalia is far from resolved. In fact recent developments point to a worrying trend that Somalia is entering yet another phase characterized by severe instability, the risk of yet another civil war and the potential of further loss of life. Violence continues, and throughout 2006 nearly 350 people...