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Somali Horn

The largest searchable repository of academic papers on Somalia, Somaliland, and Puntland — freely accessible to researchers, students, and practitioners worldwide.

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A Platform for Regional Knowledge

GEESKA is a curated repository and emerging journal dedicated to making research on the Somali Horn discoverable, accessible, and impactful.

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For Researchers

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For Students

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Explore Research Across Four Domains

All papers are organized into interdisciplinary collections addressing the critical challenges facing the Somali Horn.

Curated Collections on Critical Topics

Our editorial team hand-picks papers addressing pressing challenges and emerging opportunities.

25 papers
Last updated: Jan 2026

Drought & Climate Resilience

Essential research on adaptation strategies, water management, and resilience in arid regions.

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18 theses
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Student Research Spotlight

Outstanding undergraduate and graduate research from universities across the region.

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32 papers
Last updated: Dec 2025

Public Health in Post-Conflict Settings

Studies on maternal health, infectious disease, and health system strengthening.

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Annual Recognition

$500 Academic Award

Recognizing outstanding undergraduate and master's theses that advance understanding of the Somali Horn.

Prize: $500 cash + publication in GEESKA
Eligibility: Final-year students at Somali Horn universities
Deadline: March 1, 2026

Recently Added Papers

Grey Literature 2025

Livestock Trade Dynamics and Cross-Border Economics in Puntland

Ibrahim Mohamed, Hassan Ali, Khadija Ahmed
Puntland State University

This report examines the informal livestock trade networks between Puntland and neighboring regions...

#trade #livestock #economy
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