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An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumna, Dr. Silindile Nanzile Mlilo

Dr. Silindile Nanzile Mlilo is a migration scholar, practitioner, and consultant with extensive experience in research and project management at the intersection of migration and mobility governance, xenophobia and social cohesion, youth, and policy development across Africa and Asia. She is also a part-time content creator, producer, and interviewer, committed to amplifying African voices in […]

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A Capital of Bloodshed: Abuja as a New Face of Confrontation Between the Nigerian Security Forces and the Shia

Introduction Islam worldwide is broadly divided into two categories: the majority, Sunni Muslims, and the minority, Shia Muslims. The Islamic Movement (Harkar Musulunci), or Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), is the most significant Shia movement in Nigeria, with an estimated ten to fifteen million followers.1 There are other Shia organisations, such as Rasul A’azam Foundation […]

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3 days ago

Carbon Markets and the Politics of Exclusion: Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Kariba and Cicada Projects

In recent years, forest carbon offsetting has been championed as a win-win solution for climate change mitigation, rural development, and sustainability across the Global South. Zimbabwe, in particular, has seen the rise of large-scale carbon offset projects, such as Kariba REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and Cicada Holdings, which promise to protect […]

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August 20, 2025

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An Interview with Recent PhD Graduate and Next Gen Alumna, Dr. Silindile Nanzile Mlilo

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A Capital of Bloodshed: Abuja as a New Face of Confrontation Between the Nigerian Security Forces and the Shia

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Introduction Islam worldwide is broadly divided into two categories: the majority, Sunni Muslims, and the minority, Shia Muslims. The Islamic Movement (Harkar Musulunci), or Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), is the most significant Shia movement in Nigeria, with an estimated ten to fifteen million followers.1 There are other Shia organisations, such as Rasul A’azam Foundation […]

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Carbon Markets and the Politics of Exclusion: Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Kariba and Cicada Projects

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In recent years, forest carbon offsetting has been championed as a win-win solution for climate change mitigation, rural development, and sustainability across the Global South. Zimbabwe, in particular, has seen the rise of large-scale carbon offset projects, such as Kariba REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) and Cicada Holdings, which promise to protect […]

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August 20, 2025

Beyond the State: Traditional Authority in the Mediation of Protracted Conflict in Ghana

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August 13, 2025
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August 13, 2025

President Ruto’s decision to scrap National ID vetting for Kenyan Somalis – A right to citizenship or political expediency?

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On February 5, 2025, President Ruto signed a Presidential Decree in Wajir, a county in northeastern Kenya, effectively abolishing a decades-old security vetting process that has disproportionately impacted Kenyan Somalis and other border communities seeking national identity cards.1 The President noted that: “We want the people of northern Kenya to feel equal to the rest […]

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August 6, 2025

Book Review: The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A Commentary

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Book Review: The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A Commentary, edited by Prof. Annika Rudman, Dr. Celestine Nyamu Musembi, and Prof. Trésor Muhindo Makunya, Pretoria, Pretoria University Law Press (9781920538985), 2023, 574 pp. The Maputo Protocol: A Revolution for Women’s Rights in Africa? […]

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July 9, 2025

Book Review: The Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa: A C…

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July 9, 2025
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July 9, 2025

Digital Pathways to Peace? Women’s Voices and the Risks of Online Engagement in Northwestern Nigeria

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Introduction Cultural norms, structural exclusion, and insecurity often constrain women’s participation in peacebuilding processes in Northwestern Nigeria. However, digital communication technologies, particularly mobile phones and social media platforms, have opened new avenues for women to voice their concerns, mobilize communities, and advocate for peace. This article critically examines how women leverage these technologies, drawing on […]

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July 3, 2025

Sit-at-Home Protest in Southeast Nigeria: Exploring the Socio-Economic and Security Impact

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Introduction The Sit-at-Home protest, also known as “Ghost Town,” emerged in 2021 1 as a major source of crisis in Southeast Nigeria. This protest involved individuals voluntarily abstaining from engaging in their regular daily activities, including work, school, business, and social interactions in response to calls by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) to adopt civil […]

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May 30, 2025

Political and security implications of public reactions to unconstitutional changes of government in (West) Africa:…

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May 15, 2025
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May 15, 2025
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