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Will Scrapping Vetting Heal the Wounds Caused by the Marginalization of Kenyan Somali’s?

When President William Ruto signed a decree on February 5, 2025, announced at Orahey Grounds in Wajir Town, stating that Kenyan Somalis would no longer undergo extra vetting to obtain national identity cards, the decision was hailed as historic.1. It signaled an end to the decades-old practice of forcing youths from northern Kenya to prove their […]

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Understanding Women’s Agency in Peacebuilding through African Ancestral Intelligence (AAI)

Women’s peacebuilding has become particularly prominent in Africa, where widespread, long-lasting conflicts and political instability have led to diverse approaches, including grassroots and hybrid strategies, as well as the engagement of traditional leaders, youth, women, and minority groups, all aiming for lasting peace.

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September 25, 2025

Between Field and Archive: Reflections on historical fieldwork in African post-genocide communities

The Gukurahundi genocide, in which an estimated 20,000 people in the Matebeleland and Midlands regions of Zimbabwe were killed between 1982 and 1987,1, is one of the most devastating cases of violence in post-independent Africa.

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September 17, 2025

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An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumna, Dr. Silindile Nanzile Mlilo

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Dr. Silindile Nanzile Mlilo is a migration scholar, practitioner, and consultant with extensive experience in research and project management at the intersection of migration and mobility governance, xenophobia and social cohesion, youth, and policy development across Africa and Asia. She is also a part-time content creator, producer, and interviewer, committed to amplifying African voices in […]

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Carbon Markets and the Politics of Exclusion: Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Kariba and Cicada Projects

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In recent years, forest carbon offsetting has been championed as a win-win solution for climate change mitigation, rural development, and sustainability across the Global South. Zimbabwe, in particular, has seen the rise of large-scale carbon offset projects, such as Kariba REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and Cicada Holdings, which promise to protect […]

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President Ruto’s decision to scrap National ID vetting for Kenyan Somalis – A right to citizenship or political exp…

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