Cities on the frontline, systems lagging behind: Why migration governance in the Horn of Africa must catch up with urban realities
Released 19.05.2026
Migration governance is largely designed at national and regional levels—but it is cities, particularly secondary cities, that manage the consequences of displacement. In municipalities across the Greater Horn of Africa, local governments are increasingly responding to migratory flows and climate pressures. However, the systems meant to support them are not yet fit for purpose.