Do Now: Grab today’s Agenda (13:4) Look at the map on your Agenda. Which countries are highlighted? What other name does this group of countries go by? Why do you think it goes by this name?

Objective: Conflict in Africa WHII.16a TSWDK of cultural, economic, and social conditions in developed and developing nations of the contemporary world by identifying contemporary political issues with emphasis on migrations of refugees, and other ethnic/religious conflicts and the impact of new technologies.

Conflict in Africa Who Is Involved? Conflict An End?

Who Is Involved? Countries Ethiopia Somalia Peoples US USSR Ethiopians Somalis

Conflict Cold War As nations in Africa gained independence, they sought support from the US and USSR, who fought each other to support these new countries. 1970s, both Ethiopia and Somalia had USSR supported governments.

Conflict Cold War As nations in Africa gained independence, they sought support from the US and USSR, who fought each other to support these new countries. 1970s, both Ethiopia and Somalia had USSR supported governments 1977, Somalia invades Ethiopia but were defeated by Cuban troops and Soviet weapons

Conflict Drought and Famine 1984, severe drought in both countries devastated them.

Conflict Drought and Famine 1984, severe drought in both countries devastated them. 1991, after end of Cold War, military dictatorships in both countries collapsed. Somalia descended into civil war as different clans and rival warlords fought for power. Fighting prevented aid from reaching drought victims in both countries. 1992, UN intervened but couldn’t stop bloodshed so withdrew in 1995.

An End? Resolution 1998, agreement reached but fighting continues. Current Status Fighting still continues.

Conclusion The contemporary world faces many challenges, including conflict in Africa.