Examination of the efforts by international jihadists to bring about their grand vision of Islamist hegemony in the greater Horn of Africa region. These efforts began with the collaboration between Al Qaeda and the National Islamic Front (NIF) government of Sudan. The NIF under the ideological leadership of Hasan al-Turabi and Al Qaeda under Osama bin Laden sought to channel the social, political and economic grievances of Muslim communities into a global jihadist narrative, and the NIF and Al Qaeda worked hand in glove to set up and/or support several, co-ordinated jihadist movements in the countries of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania and Uganda. The combined Al Qaeda-NIF regional onslaught bequeathed a legacy of proxy wars and terrorism against Eritrea, Ethiopia and Uganda and Al Qaeda terror operations in Kenya and Tanzania. Index, 227pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS.

The third volume looks at the Islamic writings of North-eastern Africa in Arabic and several local languages such as Amharic, Tigrinya, Harari and Somali. Covers the modern states of Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia. 198pp, USA. EJ BRILL.

Urges the US to take the risks and spend the resources necessary to resolve the Ethiopia-Eritrea border conflict and thereby reduce tension in the region. This work argues that Washing-ton should pressure Ethiopia to demarcate the border and Eritrea to lift restrictions on the UN peacekeeping mission that monitors the border. 39pp, USA. BROOKINGS.

Somalia is generally thought of as a homogenous society, with a common Arabic ancestry, a shared culture of nomadism and one Somali mother tongue. This study challenges this myth. Using the Jareer/Bantu as a case study, the book shows how the physical features of this ethnic group has become the basis for ethnic marginalization, stigma, social exclusion and apartheid in Somalia. 320pp, UK. ADONIS & ABBEY.

With so much attention paid to America's war on terror in Afghanistan and Iraq, the world has all but forgotten the spread of terrorism in other regions. One of the most dangerous regions is the greater Horn of Africa along with Yemen, its volatile neighbour. This book offers authoritative insight into the struggle there. 224pp, USA. BROOKINGS.

A collection of nineteen essays: a life story, political consciousness, national identity, nationalism, perceiving Oromo, Orumumma, the Galo/ Oromo relationship, being Gabra, identities along resource borders, pastoralism, power, life and identity, ethnography, religion, co ops, northern Shoa, strangers, unity and divisions, poetics. Notes, app, gloss, bib, maps, 310pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE.

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Presents important, contextual arguments in order to explain the growing discord between the two former friendly governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia. It looks at the historical relations between the two countries since the late nineteenth century, the history of border issues from local perspectives, and the complicated relations between the two former liberation fronts the EPLF and TPLF, who subsequently formed the governments of the two countries. Index, bib, xi, maps, tables, app, notes, 179pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS, 0852558546

The Oromo are an indigenous people of the Horn of Africa. This ethnography focuses on the history, culture and cultural development of the second largest ethnic group in Africa. Well illustrated with b/w photographs and includes glossaries of anthropological terms and Oromo words in translation. 120pp, UK. OROMO HERITAGE (UK), 095328932X

In the mid 20th century the Horn of Africa nations were endlessly at odds over border issues stemming from colonial partition. The conflicts acquired a new dimension when Cold War politics turned its attention to establishing spheres of influence in Africa. Index, maps, app, bib, xiv, 175pp, UK. HAAN ASSOCIATES PUBLISHING, 1874209839

One of the most serious threats to peace, security and the sovereignty of nations in the post-Cold War era is population migration. A particularly volatile form of this threat is the global refugee problem and nowhere is this issue more severe than in Africa. This book offers a comprehensive analysis of refugee experience in the Horn of Africa. It includes an examination of the dynamics of flight from the country of origin, settlement in exile and repatriation to the country of origin. 174pp, UK. ASHGATE PUBLISHERS.

The Duke of Pirajno arrived in North Africa in 1924. For the next eighteen years his experiences as a doctor in Libya, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somaliland, provided him with opportunities and experiences rarely given to a European. He brings us stories of noble chieftains and celebrated courtesans, of Berber princes and Tuareg entertainers, of giant elephants, and a lioness who fell in love with the author. Translated by Kathleen Naylor. 276pp, UK. ELAND.

Pastoralism is the one of the predominant livelihoods of east Africa and the Horn. It contributes significantly to national economies and can conserve fragile natural resources. Yet pastoralists remain socially and economically marginalized and have little or no representation in local and national government. Governments in the region continue to hold that pastoralism is unsustainable and a barrier to development. 40pp, UK. Minority Rights Group.

The increasingly complex nature of conflicts in the Horn of Africa has meant that traditional methods of peacekeeping are no longer adequate. This volume of essays discusses the various innovations which are slowly rebuilding peace. Index, bib, apps, tables, 342pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS, 1569021570

Both the obstacles to governance and the opportunities for democratization confronted in East Africa - with its geo-strategic importance, porous borders, governments heavily dependent on foreign aid, and some of Africa's longest-running conflicts - provide valuable insights into how good governance policies can be implemented effectively throughout the developing world. This book explores these regional constraints and opportunities, focusing on issues of civil society, the ubiquitous trade in small arms and light weapons, large numbers of refugees, tensions around national identity, and the legacy of US policy in the region. Index, bib, 158pp, USA. LYNNE RIENNER.

A survey of political development in Eritrea and Ethiopia in the 1950s and afterwards. The author surveys the nature of party politics and growing disenchantment with the federal state. The last chapters look at the Eritrean liberation movements and the challenges facing the new state of Eritrea. Includes the 1952 Eritrean constitution and other documents. Index, bib, maps, notes, photos, 234pp, SWEDEN. NORDIC AFRICA INSTITUTE.

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Eleven essays evaluating the conditions and relationships of all the countries in the region in the hope of identifying the root causes of conflict. The authors look at issues such as co operation, affiliation, partnership, economic co operation, Eritrean independence, constitionalism and change in the Horn of Africa. Bib, notes, x, 227pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS, 0932415970

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A new paperback edition of a study which looks at the interplay between domestic conflicts and international politics in the development of civil wars in the region. Index, notes, bib, ix, 226pp, maps, UK. I B, TAURIS,1860648703

Presents recent research projects concerning the 'small' Horn of Africa Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia. The contributions cover topics from various disciplines: Agro Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology and Social Anthropology. 208pp, GERMANY. LIT VERLAG.

Contains papers that are related to academic peace studies and to the politics of peace. The emphasis of the contributions is on the analysis of current violent conflicts in and between states and within societies, on all levels, local, regional and international and not simply the complex conflicts of the Horn. 304pp, GERMANY. LIT VERLAG.

A study of the divergent paths taken by the nationalist insurgencies in Tigray and Eritrea, arguing that they share a common ethnic origin but developed separate political identities. Notes, bib, index, xii, 250pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS, 1569020728

Twenty two essays focusing on population displacement in one of the most disturbed parts of Africa and the ways that relief development work and resettlement could be organised. The authors focuses on issues of repatriation, homecomings, mental health, and trauma. Illustrated with b/w photographs. Index, refs, maps, tables, xv, 336pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS, 0852552246

An examination of the social and political manifestation of Islamism in north east Africa, including the Nile valley and the Horn. Index, bib, xiii, 279pp, UK. HURST.

Argues that when Carter assumed U.S. presidency in 1977, he stepped into an office still struggling with the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. As president, he had to administer his foreign policy and fight the Cold War within the limits imposed by both. With the option of traditional military recourse essentially closed to Carter, he redirected American foreign policy to challenge the Soviet Union on a moral level, emphasizing regionalism and human rights. Carter's foreign policy in the Horn of Africa demonstrates his attempt to regain trust and confidence of Americans in the presidency, along issues of human rights abuses, Cold War concerns and the violation of international law. Index, bib, notes, 230pp, USA. McFARLAND & COMPANY.

Reconceptualises Sudanic Africa to include the Ethiopian highlands in the East. It argues that to fully understand this belt of the continent, one must understand the relations between the rulers and their primary producers, either herders or farmers. Thus, the book explores the role of agricultural land in these states who owned it? Under what circumstances? Who was granted special circumstances? For what purposes? Using documents dating back to the 13th century, it recalls attention to the role of the state and focuses on the relations between rulers and ruled. Index, 274pp, USA. AFRICA WORLD PRESS.

A collection of essays which deals with the relationship between state and nation in the Horn of Africa. The contributors challenge current theories about nationalism and modernity and the role of language in modern society. Index, Maps, apps, notes, ix, 226pp, UK. GARNET PUBLISHING LTD, 0903729938

A landmark ethnographic study of the Somali, Afar and Saho of the Horn of Africa. Originally published in 1955 as part of the 'Ethnographic Survey of Africa' series, this reprint retains the exhaustive bibliography and detailed map from the first edition and has new material on Southern Somali society. Includes a fold out map. 4th edition. Index, bib, tables, apps, 228pp, UK. HAAN ASSOCIATES.

Explores the conflicts experienced by successive generations of Oromo, caught between their traditional identity and their search for a place in a changing world. 236pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS.

A study of three countries the author argues maintain strong links to Islamic terrorist networks. Index, notes, xi, 223pp, USA. TRANSACTION PUBLISHERS.

Proceeding of a Security and Security Sector Reform conference held in Addis Ababa, 13-14 July 2006. 20pp, SOUTH AFRICA. INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY STUDIES

Essays on the literatures of the Horn - Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan. Index, 464pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS.

A history of the 1998-2000 war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, written from regional and international perspectives. ix, 276pp, USA/ERITREA. RED SEA PRESS, 1569021716

Argues that refugee migration has not only resulted from the social (re)construction of the state as territorial sovereign entity but also from the (re)construction of the international states-system with all its injustices, inequalities, exploitation and uneven development within which Africa has seriously been marginalized. The refugee is an integral part of state and identity construction, the art of imagining and socially producing the state's territorial universal order. Thus, in order to understand the refugee crisis better it is imperative to understand the process of modern statecraft and the role it plays in the production of refugees and vice versa. Index, bib, 446pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS.

A vivid journalistic account of the author's travels around one of the world's most complex and volatile regions. Reporting from Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, and Eritrea, Kaplan examines the factors behind the famine that ravaged the region in the 1980s, exploring the ethnic, religious and class conflicts crucial to understanding the region. First published in 1988, this edition has been updated and includes a new foreword and a new postscript. Index, bib, xv, 222pp, USA. VINTAGE USA PUBLISHED. 1400034523

Account of the seventeen-year struggle waged by the people of Tigrai against the Ethiopian Derg. Col & b/w photos, bib, 308pp, ERITREA. SELF-PUBLISHED TITLE/NO IMPRINT.

The 1998 war between Eritrea and Ethiopia came like a bolt from the blue, as border skirmishes escalated into full blown conflict. The two countries, until then allies, were pitched into a brutal conflict. After two and a half bloody years, a peace agreement was signed but the conditions of this peace are contested by Ethiopia. The result: a cold peace that could degenerate into open warfare at any time. This book brings together contributions from Patrick Gilkes, Lionel Cliffe and Richard Reid, among others, and includes original documents, some previously unpublished. Index, maps, 294pp, USA. RED SEA PRESS.

Examining US involvement in the Horn of Africa, this volume addresses the relationship between the US and the Islamic movement in this region. Peter Woodward explores the interests of the United States in the region through two cases: Sudan and Somalia. He also discusses the effects of the Eritrean-Ethiopian war on US policy and posture in the region, along with the effects of other regional wars. 192pp, UK. ASHGATE PUBLISHERS.

Images of war, narratives of suffering and notions of ethnicity are intrinsically linked to Western perceptions of Africa. Filtered through a mostly international media the information of African wars is confined to narrow categories of explanation emerging from and adapted to a Western history and political culture. This book aims at reversing this process; to look at war and suffering from the point of view of those who fight it and suffer through it. In doing so it reveals that the simplistic models explaining contemporary wars in Africa which are reproduced in a Western discourse are basically false. This book examines the understanding of war and the impact of warfare on the formation and conceptualization of identities in Ethiopia. Building on historical trajectories of enemy images, the recent Eritean-Ethiopian war (1998-2000) is used as an empirical backdrop to explore war's formative impact, by analysing politics of identity and shifting perceptions of enemies and allies. 256pp, UK. JAMES CURREY PUBLISHERS.