From Parties to Movements

Abstract

Islam in the Horn of Africa, mainly Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea, represents cultural and political issues. The contemporary history of political Islam in the Horn is similar to that of other sub-Saharan African countries. The attitude vis-à-vis political Islam of postcolonial governments in this region has been ruthless. Therefore, in the Horn of Africa, Islam has found other ways to manifest politically. That is, their transformation into movements and their penetration of society throughout organizations providing services and support.