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Reinvigorated My Spirit as a Scholar and Reignited My Passion for Research and Writing

December 2, 2022

Looking forward to the next decade, I propose that more grants be awarded to African scholars to research topical issues that will positively impact Africans and Africa.

December 2, 2022

APN@10

Combining Perspectives from the Humanities and Social Sciences: Developing a Critical Mindset

Doreen Nchang·

December 2, 2022

The funding I received from the APN provided the resources for fieldwork in Cameroon and broadened opportunities for professional development and networking. It also afforded me the opportunity to collect data that…

December 2, 2022

APN@10

Building a Transformative Network: How APN Is Bridging the Gap between African Scholars

Mohammed Masbah·

November 18, 2022

In my view, the most important achievement of APN has been its role in opening the door to opportunities for networking.

November 18, 2022

APN@10

Supporting the Dissemination of My Research to Diverse Audiences

Tapiwa Madimu·

November 18, 2022

Having a network of scholars that you can call upon at any time for co-authorship, external examination, and many other collaborations is every scholar’s dream, which the APN has succeeded in making…

November 18, 2022

APN@10

Bridging Humanities and Social Science Research in Africa: My APN Experience

Eve Nabulya·

November 9, 2022

The APN award has enabled me to navigate the fuzzy boundary between the humanities and social science research and has greatly impacted my career.

November 9, 2022

APN@10

Encouraging the Transformation of My Scholarly Passion into Reality

Patience Adzande·

October 14, 2022

Generally, the APN has helped me to transform the scope of my research beyond urban studies to connect human security in a broader context.

October 14, 2022

Democracy, Development and Governance

Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Understanding the Current Challenges

Tope Shola Akinyetun·

September 20, 2022

The return of multiparty democracy, which followed the end of the Cold War is once again experiencing a decline.

September 20, 2022

Conflict

Changing Dynamics of Conflict and Peacebuilding Among Farmer-Herder Communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Region

Maurice Ogbonnaya·

September 15, 2022

The escalation of the conflict in 2015, including its changing character, dynamics, and trajectories, was fueled by the emergence of other contending narratives that differ significantly in content and context.

September 15, 2022

APN@10

Building My Reputation as a Young Researcher

Rosette Sifa Vuninga·

September 8, 2022

As a member of the APN family, my role is to encourage others, particularly new members, to make use of the opportunities that the APN avails to help them grow in their…

September 8, 2022

APN@10

Impacted Positively on My Life and Academic Career

by Mahamadou Bassirou Tangara

I learned through my participation in APN activities how to deepen research by focusing on its scientific, social, and political contributions and I am now more engaged in debates on African peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

September 1, 2022