The year was characterised by significant geopolitical changes across the world, which resulted in significant humanitarian crises and geopolitical/demographical tensions in Africa particularly in the Horn of Africa, affecting the entire funding landscape. This made it harder to achieve sustainable peace and developed in the region and necessitate new approaches and models to navigate the changing dynamics in 2026.
These dynamics present social, economic, and political threats not only in Somalia and Africa, but the entire world. It is our honour to have organised the 3rd PDRC Annual Peace Conference (APC) in Garowe which was both insightful and thought-provoking to discuss climate change, peace, and security in Somalia.
Thanks to all technical and funding partners who made this a reality. PDRC is founded on a common goal of peacebuilding, promotion of democratization, and development with vibrant men and women willing to devote their efforts and time towards building success. We continue to liaise with both local and international partners to advance peace, democratisation, and development in Puntland and across all Somali regions. PDRC is premised on neutrality in politics and ensuring community ownership of interventions to ensure sustainable peace, democratisation, and development. […]