I am confident now more than ever that there is so much we can do on the African continent to…
A Turning Point in My Academic Career
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Transforming My Academic Trajectory
The courage, strength, persistence, and absolute commitment of the APN team and its leadership have succeeded in touching and transforming…
Lifted Me Up, Took Me to Places, and Expanded My Networks
The APN opened up opportunities for me to meet and network with different scholars who work on Africa. Each forum…
My Exciting Research Journey with the APN
The APN has been a major part of my exciting intellectual journey, especially in the last decade. The narrative of…
Editorial: APN@10 Anniversary Essay Series
About the Series As one of the activities marking the 10th anniversary of the Social Science Research Council’s African Peacebuilding Network (APN), the program is launching…
Reflections on the Two-Day Conference and Policy Forums in Washington, DC, March 5-6, 2020
On March 5 and 6, 2020 I was given the opportunity to be part of the Social Science Research Council’s…
Reflections on the Washington, DC Conference and Consultations, March 5-6, 2020
I was honored to be a part of a panel on “Understanding Chronic Crisis,” featuring myself and two other African…
Reflections on the Washington, DC Advocacy Trip, March 5-6, 2020
Having worked in the gender-skewed field of conflict for over 15 years, I was very excited to be part of…
Editorial: Reflections on the SSRC-SFCG Conference and Consultations with Policy Makers and Practitioners, Washington, DC, March 5 – 6, 2020
Reflections on the SSRC-SFCG Conference and Consultations with Policy Makers and Practitioners, Washington, DC, March 5 - 6, 2020.
Researching the Activities of Oil and Gas Corporations in the Niger Delta: Challenges and Lessons from the Field
Introduction This article is based on a study of how oil and gas corporation officials and community members understand and…