That the youth want to break the cycle of violence through storytelling and performance shows their resolve to be active…
refugees
Notes on Uganda’s “Refugee Paradise”
“…this thing is an industry; budgets are exploding…” An international refugee agency worker based in Kampala. By January 2018, media reports…
Life as an APN Alumnus: An Interview with Dr. Amanda Coffie
The Social Science Research Council’s African Peacebuilding Network (APN) had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Amanda Coffie, an…
Displaced but not Disenfranchised? IDPs and the 2019 Nigerian Elections
Apart from being denied their right to peace and security, some IDPs face the risk of also being disenfranchised.
Security Implications of Hosting Refugees: The Case of South Sudanese Refugees in Gambella, Southwestern Ethiopia
This is a cross-post from Africa Up Close, the blog of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Africa Program.…
The Central African Republic Crisis: Neighboring Countries and the Prospects for Peace
"Ultimately [...] the future of peace in the CAR lies in the hands of the leaders and people of the…
Terrorism Demands Rethinking of National and Regional Security
The Westgate Mall terror attack of September 21 has raised many questions about the nature of national security in Kenya…
Responding to the Westgate Attack: Enforcing the Rule of Law
Following the Westgate Mall attack in September, a range of proposals have been put forth about what Kenya needs to…