Somalia post 2016

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Centre of African Studies is happy to announce its next seminar: 'Somalia post 2016: Challenges and Opportunities' by DR ALI SAID FAQI, Ambassador of Somalia to Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, France and the European Union About the seminar: Somalia has been slowly progressing for quite some time, but still faces political, institutional and security challenges. The modality and the results of the forthcoming elections to be held in Somalia in late September through the first week of November 2016 will determine the country’s future direction. The need for smooth and successful elections is paramount to avoid further polarization of the country and to provide confidence – grounded in clear public support – to anyone who wins, to address the challenges facing the country. Such challenges are numerous and are not limited to building of the Somali National Army, completion of the federation of the country, fighting al-shabab, securing national borders and seas, collecting taxes and enforcing the rule of law. On the other hand, economic growth, public maturity and political will from Somalia’s leaders are prerequisites as well as opportunities for dealing with these substantial challenges. In this presentation focus will be placed on addressing the overarching and complex issues facing Somalia and to exploring ways forward to achieve a peaceful and stable Somalia. About the lecturer: DR ALI SAID FAQI has been the Ambassador of Somalia to the Benelux countries and France, and to the European Union since 2014. Prior to this he was not involved in diplomatic work although he was an active member of the Somali diaspora in the USA from 2000 onwards. At the same time, he is an international specialist and widely published scientific scholar specialising in toxicology. Since 2009 he has held the position of Senior Director at MPI Research (a private medical research institute). He is also and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Wayne State University, School of Medicine. The discussant at this lecture will be DR PETER ALBRECHT, Senior Researcher at The Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS). Formerly a Security Sector Development Adviser with the UN in Somalia, he has researched and published widely on the security sector and policing with a particular focus on Sierra Leone. The seminar will be held Thursday 29 September, 15:15 -17:00 in auditorium 12 at the Centre of African Studies, 4th floor, Købmagergade 46, 1150 Copenhagen K

Period	30 Sept 2016
Event title	Somalia post 2016: Challenges and Opportunities
Event type	Seminar
Location	Copenhagen, DenmarkShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International