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Redefining My Approach to African Peacebuilding

July 5, 2022

Looking back at what the APN has achieved in the last decade, I am sure it is poised to achieve more in the coming years even against mounting challenges.

July 5, 2022

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Growing Confidence in Multidisciplinary Research

Sylvie Namwase·

June 30, 2022

The APN offers unique opportunities to young African peace researchers who feel excluded by Global North hegemonies and lack access to funds with which to conduct research on their terms and grow…

June 30, 2022

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Building an African Scholarly Community with Purpose

Amy Niang·

June 23, 2022

Without institutionalizing a new field of study, it is fair to say that the APN has nonetheless been gradually shifting the center of gravity of peacebuilding research in Africa.

June 23, 2022

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Empowering African Scholars

Abosede Omowumi Babatunde·

June 23, 2022

The APN represents an important opportunity to fill this funding gap by supporting African scholars with relevant skills and resources for research and writing.

June 23, 2022

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My Journey as a Three-Time APN Fellow

Godfrey Maringira·

June 17, 2022

The collective nature of the workshops builds upon the ability and capacity of grantees to develop and sustain networks for their future work and career growth. This can be seen from my…

June 17, 2022

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A Springboard for My Academic Career

Hauwa Mohammed Sani·

June 17, 2022

In terms of developing a deep sense of conviviality and commitment to knowledge production, networking, and policy engagement, the APN marked an unforgettable milestone in my academic trajectory.

June 17, 2022

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A Tour de Force for So Many

Titilope Ajayi·

June 9, 2022

I ask myself: why has the APN had this impact on us all? What sets the program apart?

June 9, 2022

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Opening New Doors

Erick Sourna Loumtouang·

June 9, 2022

APN transformed my scholarship. It empowers fellows to intellectually push themselves, and produce innovative knowledge that challenges established wisdom.

June 9, 2022

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Making My Scholarship Intentionally African

Fana Gebresenbet·

June 1, 2022

If I have to pick one lesson from the APN Training Workshops that I attended as part of the APN grant I received in 2017, it is Prof. Thomas Tieku’s insistence on…

June 1, 2022

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A Turning Point in My Academic Career

Sela Muyoka Musundi·

June 1, 2022

I am confident now more than ever that there is so much we can do on the African continent to bring about peace and reconciliation and prevent future mass atrocities.

June 1, 2022