SOMALIA AND SOMALILAND: Envisioning a dialogue on the question of Somali unity

If you want to know what security agencies think of the situation in the Horn of Africa, then read articles from the African Security Review.

To read an article on the suggested prospects of a unification between Somaliland and Somalia from Matt Bryden, click here

Despite the date of publication [2004] the generalities of the article remain relevant. The constant stream of transitional governments in the South of Somalia, imposed upon a populous from outside agencies [UN, AU, IGAD etc] is a tool to manage the viability of Somaliland. In so much as, international recognition will not be assured until the fate of Mogadishu is sealed.