Introduction As the Dreamliner Jet soared through the crystalline night, I found myself reflecting on the transformative experiences of the recently concluded Global South Caucus for International Studies (GSCIS) of the International…
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Environmental Policies
Limitations of Community-Based Wildlife Conservation for Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding at Loliondo GCA, Tanzania
by Ruth Wairimu John
Introduction Conservation strategies in Africa typically comprise a variety of approaches aimed at preserving biodiversity, safeguarding species, and conserving habitat. Such approaches are all critical measures for preserving ecosystems that benefit local communities and contributing to policies that conserve biodiversity and global environmental goals. Community-Based Approaches (CBA) offer a unique perspective by emphasising local involvement […]
Media
Local Dynamics of Everyday Digital Peacebuilding in Africa
by Dr. Sokfa John
Introduction Africa’s peacebuilding landscape is increasingly animated by the intentional exploration and strategic use of digital technologies to prevent or respond to conflict, in the aim of building sustainable peace. This is taking place alongside growing calls for localizing peacebuilding in terms of advancing local ownership, leadership, and agency.1 Both trends are an opportunity to […]
Sahel Alliance
Alliance of Sahel States: Challenging Colonial Borders and UN Representation?
by Richard Atimniraye Nyelade
Introduction In September 2023, during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York from September 18-26, Mr. Bassolma Bazie, the Minister of State for Burkina Faso, delivered a compelling speech1 advocating for fairness and justice. He spoke on behalf of Burkina Faso, emphasizing the nation’s dedication to Pan-Africanism and addressing […]
interview
An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumnus, Teverayi Muguti
by Next Generation Social Sciences
Teverayi Muguti is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He holds a BA Honors Degree in Economic History (University of Zimbabwe), an MSc in Intelligence and Security (Bindura University of Science Education – Zimbabwe) and a PhD in History (Stellenbosch University – South Africa). His research interests are African border studies and borderland […]
interview
An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumna, Titilope F. Ajayi
by Next Generation Social Sciences
Dr. Titilope F. Ajayi is a pracademic and independent research, training, and facilitation consultant with specializations in gender, conflict, peace and security, civil society, and social movements. Her recent work covers women and violent extremism, gender and humanitarianism, and feminist movements and norm change around gender violence. With 18+ years of experience in international development, […]
Boko Haram
“Why we joined armed groups”: Engaging former child soldiers of Boko Haram
by Hakeem Onapajo
Introduction Northeastern Nigeria has been of significant interest to the research community for one obvious reason: to study the decade-long insurgency ravaging the region. Scholarly inquiries into the phenomenon have produced useful findings, which border on a multitude of issues including the socio-economic and political origins of the conflict; state and international responses; impacts of […]
