The political class and indeed the political parties need to engage in peace messaging for their respective audiences.
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.
In my reflections, I focus on two key areas, namely professional development and broadening my research agenda.
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 health and healthy mindsets are key to nurturing peacebuilding.
I argue that some Ugandan writers embody Frederick Douglass’ discursive philosophy of telling the story of the oppressed because that of the oppressors has “never wanted for narrators.”
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 their agency and confidence in Afrocentric knowledge production processes.
