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 University of…
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Next Gen Dispatches
An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumnus, Dr. Magolanga Shagembe
by Next Generation Social Sciences
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 consulting areas are on social thought and behavior, work/organizational behavior and well-being, child and adolescents’ learning and development, as well as mental health and psychosocial […]
Peacebuilding
Is Religion Always Violent? Understanding Religious Peacebuilding, with a Focus on the Catholic Church
by Efetobor Stephanie Effevottu
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 often associated with violence, can they also play a vital role in peacebuilding? This article addresses those pertinent questions by building on my doctoral research […]
Gender-Based Violence
Leveraging Person-Centered Communication to End FGM: In conversation with FGM Survivor, Habiba Haro
Military
Commemorating and Celebrating Nigerian Armed Forces Remembrance Day: Making a Case for Civil Society Collaboration
by Fisayo Ajala
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 the Nigerian military, and in recognition of the sacrifices of serving soldiers and veterans who fought under challenging climatic, psychological, social and physical conditions to […]
Gender-Based Violence
Advancing Peacebuilding in Africa: Marking 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (2024) by Addressing Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)
by Joyce Omwoha
“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 prevalent and pervasive human rights violations around the world. Globally, almost one in three women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence, intimate partner/non-partner […]
Special Issue: "Emerging Issues in Social Media and Artificial Intelligence and Peacebuilding in Africa"
Rethinking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Ethics for Peacebuilding Through African Epistemologies
Special Issue: "Emerging Issues in Social Media and Artificial Intelligence and Peacebuilding in Africa"
Digital Repression? Unmasking the Salience of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Democratic Transitions and Peacebuilding in Africa
by Fredrick Ogenga
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 robust regulatory policy framework. There is need for stronger digital voices from Africa to build the continent’s digital foreign policy and diplomacy, and to enable […]
Special Issue: "Emerging Issues in Social Media and Artificial Intelligence and Peacebuilding in Africa"
Framing Gen Z Protests Against the 2024 Finance Bill in Kenya: A Linguistic Assessment of TikTok
by Elizabeth Khaemba
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 measures, such as increased police presence and threats of legal prosecution, the demonstrations grew stronger, fueled by frustrations over economic inequality, corruption, and exclusion from […]
Special Issue: "Emerging Issues in Social Media and Artificial Intelligence and Peacebuilding in Africa"
An Intricate Landscape: Reframing Social Media in Peacebuilding in Nigeria