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Sexual abuse is about predation and power and the Fatoyinbo spectacle exposes the dark side of Nigeria’s Pentecostal ‘erotic economy’ with omnipotent pastors perched grandiosely atop.

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Introduction The Ethiopian government has faced serious problems in Ethiopia’s most influential regions – Tigray, Oromia, and now Amhara. A year has passed since the fighting between the Amhara ethnic...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Magolanga Shagembe is a lecturer, researcher, and social psychology consultant based in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. His teaching, research, and...

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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...

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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...

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Introduction The 15th of January is celebrated yearly as the Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day (AFRD). This day is commemorated in honour of the high price paid by heroes of...

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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...

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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....

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Introduction The emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its potential to make life better or worse has become the subject of global public discourse centered on the need for a...

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Introduction In 2024, Kenya witnessed significant opposition to the Finance Bill, with Gen Z1 activists leading protests that ultimately forced the government to reconsider its proposed tax policy. Despite repressive...

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