In this journal, we’re calling for entries attempting to make sense of ‘politics, power and belonging’in the Horn from perspectives(multidisciplinary)that affirms a historical process to social change in the Horn, unravelling the various structural transformations brought to the organising logic of Somali society, within a global context (structures of productions, changing social relations, peripheral integration into the global economy, analysis of political arrangements affirming a particular class character to the state, disputes/fissures in political arrangements as resource based, in correspondence with the crisis ridden nature of capitalist agro-pastoral development etc).

Contributions that are seeking to make sense of the day-day formalities of politics/economy today (e.g. state formation, development, the Somali horn & relations of dependency with regional sub-imperial actors etc) with these historical contingencies in mind, offering more than the dominant commentaries today which reduce causes for social change to one or two variables e.g. bad individuals and/or a bad culture(usually buttressed with a particular destructive bias e.g. nationalism as clannism etc)

We’d particularly welcome contributions with a political economy focus on that front, and in relation to theme of ‘belonging’, making sense of the experience of identity formation without removing it from its political nature & historical specificity, which is to understand conceptions of group belonging as inextricably tied to varying material experiences of statehood in the Horn. Exploring identities as relational constructs rested on difference, particularised conceptions of self-assertion concerning how we ought to be in the world, grounded on specific histories, and a bonus existential task of exploring how ‘Soomaalinimo’ responds to today’s conditions of extreme fragmentation and looming ‘social death’?

Beyond this specificity, we welcome contributors to interpret these themes as one might seem fit in the forms outlined, en route towards a more comprehensive engagement of the multiplicity of challenges affecting Somali society.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

Submission Requirements:

We seek original and unpublished work. Submissions that have already been published elsewhere, including personal blogs and social media, will not be accepted.

Please ensure your submission file includes the following:

• A 250 word proposal.

• A short biography of up to 150 words written in the third person.

Submission Email:

Kindly send your submissions to Journalgobanimo@gmail.com with the subject line 'SUBMISSION.'

International Submissions:

We welcome submissions from all around the world.

Formatting:

Submissions should be in a clear and readable format. We accept documents in common formats such as DOC, DOCX, and PDF

Response Time:

Our dedicated team aims to respond to all proposals and submissions within one month from the date of submission.

Note on Compensation:

As of now, our publication is not funded, which unfortunately means we cannot offer compensation for published pieces. However, we are actively working towards securing funding to support our writers, editors, and artists in the near future. Your contributions play a vital role in helping us achieve this goal and continue our mission.

Simultaneous Submissions:

We accept simultaneous submissions but kindly inform us promptly if your work is accepted elsewhere.

By submitting your work to Gobanimo, you agree to these guidelines and grant us the right to publish your content on our platform. We look forward to receiving your submissions!