Jason Mosley (@jasonmosley.bsky.social)

I've just published some thoughts on the context of, fallout from & implications of the #Ethiopia-#Somaliland MoU on Debating Ideas: africanarguments.org/2024/02/ethiop… #Somalia

The Gulf and the Iran Conflict: An Economic Model Under Pressure The 2026 war against Iran has deeply disrupted the Gulf states’ model of growth, soft power, and international attractiveness. What strategic options do they have going forward? ispionline.it/en/publication…

Evidence of Military Assistance to RSF at ENDF Base in Asosa, Ethiopia Report today from Yale School of Public Health's Humanitarian Research Lab files-profile.medicine.yale.edu/documents/6fd5…

COMMODIFICATION AND CONFLICT IN THE HORN OF AFRICA BORDERLANDS Drawing on X-Border research (2019–2025), this report examines how borderlands across the Horn relate to each other and what they reveal about conflict, economies and governance. Read more: tinyurl.com/mwaan7v5

Applications are open for the AfOx Visiting Fellowship programme until 15th May 2026. A great opportunity for African researchers to be a fellow @UniofOxford for a year. Click here to see the range of partnerships we have and to apply: shorturl.at/lVDGw

PEACE AND INSTABILITY: TIGRAY SINCE THE PRETORIA AGREEMENT This analysis examines post-2022 Tigray, where unresolved territorial disputes, political exclusion and stalled processes point to a fragile peace and risk of renewed conflict. Read: tinyurl.com/4f625c7n

The first issue of JEAS volume 20 is now online! tandfonline.com/toc/rjea20/20/…

In case you missed it, Vol. 19(4) now online and shipping to subscribers. Featuring a special collection on "The Origins and Afterlives of Detention in Kenya" tandfonline.com/toc/rjea20/19/…

With years of experience mentoring early-career researchers, Dr. Fred Ikanda, Senior Lecturer at Maseno University, guided mentees with limited formal education to successfully publish high-quality research from inside the camps. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ysd42m46

X-Border Local Research Network connects local researchers to better understand conflict in border regions & inform policy & programming. Through collaboration & research support, it strengthens evidence based approaches across the Horn of Africa. More: tinyurl.com/ysd42m46

Regional mega-war? How renewed conflict in Ethiopia could pull in Sudan thenewhumanitarian.org/analysis/2026/…

The Houthis Enter the Middle East War: What Comes Next? | International Crisis Group crisisgroup.org/qna/middle-eas…

And reframed slightly for AIAC: africasacountry.com/2026/03/after-…

ABDULLAHI MOHAMED BORU - When Tehran Burns, the Horn Bleeds - The Elephant theelephant.info/analysis/2026/…

Embattled S.West President Laftagareen Resigns as Federal Forces Take Control of Baidoa – Goobjoog English en.goobjoog.com/embattled-s-we…

Fuel Crisis: Ethiopia Sends Civil Servants On Mandatory Leave To Curb Demand thereporterethiopia.com/49965/

A blueprint for Chinese global leadership With the US destroying its own credibility, the opportunity is Beijing’s for the taking Adam Tooze giftarticle.ft.com/giftarticle/ac…

Nyariel Nyakoat shares how the Research Communities of Practice (RCoP) training built confidence, sharpened writing and shaped ethnographic work with South Sudanese refugees in Kakuma and Kalobeyei. Read more: tinyurl.com/ysd42m46

Yesterday’s #SHECONF2026, convened by the Ethiopian Women Researchers Network (#EWNET), brought together researchers, scholars and practitioners to reflect on emerging themes across the social sciences and humanities in Ethiopia.

Dr Firehiwot Sintayehu reflects on how women in academia remain underrepresented and often excluded from key research and publishing spaces. As part of the lead-up to #SHECONF 2026, #EWNET is featuring voices from across the network. Conference details: riftvalley.net/events/sheconf…

What shapes research in Ethiopia? SHECONF 2026 brings together scholars across social sciences and humanities to explore current trends and emerging questions. Join the conversation: riftvalley.net/events/sheconf… #EWNET #Ethiopia