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Special Issue: 2022 Kenyan Elections

The Return of Peace Messaging and the Path Towards Democratic Consolidation in Kenya

John Mwangi Githigaro·

August 5, 2022

The political class and indeed the political parties need to engage in peace messaging for their respective audiences.

August 5, 2022

Special Issue: 2022 Kenyan Elections

Special Issue on the 2022 Kenyan Elections

by Duncan Omanga

This special issue on the election brings together alumni and fellows of both APN and Next Gen to reflect on some of the most pivotal issues defining the election.

August 5, 2022

Covid-19 in Africa

Lessons from the COVID-19 Vaccination Campaigns in Rwanda

Dr. Sherihan Radi·

July 28, 2022

Rwanda’s resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic can serve as a lesson to the global community on addressing public health challenges through national coherence and standing on resilient values.

July 28, 2022

APN@10

Reflections on My Professional Development and Research Agenda

John Mwangi Githigaro·

July 20, 2022

In my reflections, I focus on two key areas, namely professional development and broadening my research agenda.

July 20, 2022

APN@10

Increased My Confidence and Commitment to Research

Marie Grace Kagoyire·

July 11, 2022

As a mental health practitioner working in a post-conflict context, I advocate being an active part of a bourgeoning network at the forefront of envisioning and building peace in Africa. Promoting good…

July 11, 2022

APN@10

Redefining My Approach to African Peacebuilding

Noah Echa Attah·

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

APN@10

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

APN@10

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

APN@10

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

APN@10

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