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Aborted Democratic Peacebuilding in Sudan: A Tale of Western Apathy, Regional Encroachments, and Domestic Disillusionment

The views expressed here emanated from a panel discussion on “Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for US-Africa Relations,” held at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington DC., on November 13, 2024. In December 2018, Sudan witnessed the third democratic uprising in its post-independent history. Led by a broad coalition […]

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April 3, 2025

Is US-Africa Relations at the Crossroads: What does it mean for Africa?

The views expressed here emanated from a panel discussion on “Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for US-Africa Relations,” held at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington DC., on November 13, 2024. Introduction The world is undergoing momentous geopolitical transitions as the major powers, along with a growing number of […]

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April 3, 2025

An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumna, Susan Kung’u

Dr. Susan Kung’u is a lecturer in Communication, Media and Gender Studies at the Presbyterian University of East Africa. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Information Studies from the University of Nairobi, a Master’s degree from the same university, and a Bachelors in Education degree from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Her doctoral dissertation studied the […]

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April 2, 2025

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Is US-Africa Relations at the Crossroads: What does it mean for Africa?

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The views expressed here emanated from a panel discussion on “Trendlines and Transformations in African Democratic Governance: Lessons for US-Africa Relations,” held at the Woodrow Wilson International Centre for Scholars in Washington DC., on November 13, 2024. Introduction The world is undergoing momentous geopolitical transitions as the major powers, along with a growing number of […]

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April 3, 2025

An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumna, Susan Kung’u

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Dr. Susan Kung’u is a lecturer in Communication, Media and Gender Studies at the Presbyterian University of East Africa. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication and Information Studies from the University of Nairobi, a Master’s degree from the same university, and a Bachelors in Education degree from Kenyatta University, Kenya. Her doctoral dissertation studied the […]

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April 2, 2025

An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumnus, Dr. Magolanga Shagembe

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March 27, 2025
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March 27, 2025

Is Religion Always Violent? Understanding Religious Peacebuilding, with a Focus on the Catholic Church

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Introduction Is God violent? Would the world be better off without religion, or can religion be a force for peace? In countries like Nigeria, where religion and religious actors are often associated with violence, can they also play a vital role in peacebuilding? This article addresses those pertinent questions by building on my doctoral research […]

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March 20, 2025

Leveraging Person-Centered Communication to End FGM: In conversation with FGM Survivor, Habiba Haro

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On February 6, 2025, the world marks the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) under the theme, “Stepping up the pace: Strengthening alliances and building movements to end FGM.” On this day, UNFPA urges global solidarity in amplifying commitments to eradicate FGM by sharing stories, strategies, and successes using the hashtags #Unite2EndFGM […]

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February 6, 2025

Commemorating and Celebrating Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Making a Case for Civil Society Collaboration

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January 29, 2025
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January 29, 2025

Advancing Peacebuilding in Africa: Marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (2024) by Addressing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

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“Peace without justice is at best fragile. Only through justice can sustainable peace be secured.” – Kirthi Jayakumar, 20141 Introduction Violence against women and girls remains one of the most prevalent and pervasive human rights violations around the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence, intimate partner/non-partner […]

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January 9, 2025

Rethinking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics for Peacebuilding Through African Epistemologies

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Introduction The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought ethical concerns to the forefront, as AI now influences nearly every facet of modern life, from healthcare to peacebuilding efforts. Existing AI ethics frameworks, like many technological frameworks, are grounded primarily in Western epistemologies that emphasize autonomy, individual rights, and procedural transparency.1 While these principles […]

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December 17, 2024
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