Complex solutions to local problems : constructed narratives and external intervention in Somalia's crisis / Jude Cocodia.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cocodia, Jude, author.

Series:

Anthem studies in peace, conflict and development.

Anthem Studies in Peace, Conflict and Development Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

African Union.

Peacekeeping forces, African--Somalia.

Peacekeeping forces, African.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 83 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London : Anthem Press, 2025.

Summary:

This book examines Indigenous alternative solutions to the conflict in Somalia that were available prior to the African Union's (AU) peacekeeping operation - AMISOM. Bearing the long-standing stalemate with Al-Shabaab, this book contends that the AU should retrace its steps and utilise these Indigenous approaches else it would lose out in a protracted war. AMISOM was a product of the extremely biased mainstream/Western narrative that has done great harm on the continent. So it is high time Africans tell their story of what the issues really are and encourage its IGOs to do the same in addressing issues on the continent, Somalia inclusive. The Single Story Thesis was the method of analysis adopted for this book.

Contents:

Cover

Endorsements

Halftitle Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication Page

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. The International Media and Security in Africa: Doctored Reportage and Dire Outcomes

3. The Miscalculation of the AU, the Radicalisation of Al-Shabaab

4. What Should Have Been

5. Charting Its Course

Post Script. Reflections on Peace in Somaliland 2022-2023

References

Index.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 18 Jul 2025).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-83998-820-7

1-83998-821-5

OCLC:

1455116675