Anatomy of a State Collapse. Somalia, the Cold War and the era of Siyad Barré

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The paper explores the emergence of self-government in African nations post-World War II, highlighting the historical context that enabled countries to gain independence from colonial powers. It focuses on the Horn of Africa, detailing the timeline of independence for Ethiopia in 1941, Somalia in 1960, Sudan in 1956, and Kenya in 1963, illustrating the broader trend of decolonization across the continent. The study emphasizes the significance of self-determination during this transformative period in African politics.