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…
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APN@10
Bridging Humanities and Social Science Research in Africa: My APN Experience
by Eve Nabulya
The APN award has enabled me to navigate the fuzzy boundary between the humanities and social science research and has greatly impacted my career.
APN Grants and Fellowships
Introducing the African Peacebuilding Network’s and Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa’s 2022 Fellows
by African Peacebuilding Network
The African Peacebuilding Network has awarded 18 Individual Research Fellowships and 1 Collaborative Working Group Fellowship to scholars who will conduct field-based research to enrich knowledge and practice in the field of peacebuilding in Africa. The Next Generation Social Sciences in Africa program has awarded 42 fellowships across its 3 competitions, supporting students and early-career […]
Ghana
Muslim Women’s Marital and Citizenship Rights in Ghana
by Fulera Issaka-Toure
Consequently, the question of Muslim women’s marital and citizenship rights is complex. Whichever form of marriage Muslim women choose has its own pros and cons, especially when conflicts arise.
Democracy, Development and Governance
Democratic Backsliding in Africa: Understanding the Current Challenges
by Tope Shola Akinyetun
The return of multiparty democracy, which followed the end of the Cold War is once again experiencing a decline.
Conflict
Changing Dynamics of Conflict and Peacebuilding Among Farmer-Herder Communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt Region
APN@10
Building My Reputation as a Young Researcher
by Rosette Sifa Vuninga
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 scholarly and practitioner aspirations.
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.
