To get out of the "impasse of neither peace nor war" in Casamance, it is necessary, through a cultural approach,…
Africa
Encouraging the Transformation of My Scholarly Passion into Reality
Generally, the APN has helped me to transform the scope of my research beyond urban studies to connect human security…
Muslim Women’s Marital and Citizenship Rights in Ghana
Consequently, the question of Muslim women’s marital and citizenship rights is complex. Whichever form of marriage Muslim women choose has…
Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Understanding the Current Challenges
The return of multiparty democracy, which followed the end of the Cold War is once again experiencing a decline.
Changing Dynamics of Conflict and Peacebuilding Among Farmer-Herder Communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Region
The escalation of the conflict in 2015, including its changing character, dynamics, and trajectories, was fueled by the emergence of…
Ugandan Queer Lives Matter: Humanizing Peacebuilding for the Ugandan Gay Community Through Queer Fiction
I argue that some Ugandan writers embody Frederick Douglass’ discursive philosophy of telling the story of the oppressed because that…
Navigating Violent Networks: Youth-led Everyday Peacebuilding in Zimbabwe
Although many young people were and are implicated in long-term political violence in Mbare specifically and in the country more…
An Interview with Bernadine Jones
Bernadine Jones, former Next Gen fellow, recently published a book titled Election and TV News in South Africa (Palgrave Macmillan). Next Gen’s…
The Unequal Burden of Water Insecurity during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Insights from Uganda
The global importance of reliable access to safe water as being essential to containing the spread of the virus is…
Language, Conflict Mitigation and Mediation Processes in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Conflict is part of human everyday existence. Occasionally, conflict may become confrontational and culminate in physical violence. The approach to…