Like many African nations at the end of the 1980s, Somalia faced economic, social and political problems. Many of these countries were still struggling to survi

This work explores Somalia's state collapse and the security threats posed by Somalia's prolonged crisis. Communities are reduced to lawlessness, and the intere

This book is a critical reposition of the study of military regimes in Africa. Documenting and delving deep into the reign and rule of General Mohamed Siad Barr

Explores the experiences of women in Somalia and how they have survived the trauma of war.

With a new Introduction by Said S. Samatar and an Afterword by the author