Wilson Center Africa Program’s Post

Registration is open! The Howard University African Studies International Conference, set for March 12 - 13, 2024, under the theme: "Global Africa in the Twenty-First Century: Visions, Objectives, Challenges & Opportunities," presents a vital platform for fostering a multidisciplinary dialogue among scholars, policymakers, business leaders, civil society activists, and Pan-African advocates. It seeks to address the myriad visions, objectives, challenges, and opportunities facing Africa and its Diaspora in the contemporary era. https://lnkd.in/ek5sZKhz

🎉 Exciting news! We're thrilled to share that our new consortium of peace & conflict research institutions has been awarded an EU #CostActions Grant! Looking forward to working with a network of peace and conflict research centers. 🌐 The PEACE Action project aims to bring together a trans-European and interdisciplinary #research community, enhancing and broadening the network of #peace and conflict research centers and scholars throughout Europe. 🧠 Together, we wish to improve our understanding of the current challenges to peace and security on the European continent and beyond, while supporting a new generation of peace and conflict researchers in developing their academic careers. 🔎 Our main focus areas will include: - Peace & Climate - Feminist Peace - Peace & Emerging Technologies - Local Peace - A new Peace and Security Architecture in Europe 🤝 Vlaams Vredesinstituut, PRIF Peace Research Institute Frankfurt, PRIO, SIPRI, Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy - Universität Hamburg, Post-Conflict Research Center (PCRC), Tampere University - Tampere Peace Research Institute, European Peace Research Association, CES | Centro de Estudos Sociais da Universidade de Coimbra, PATRIR and The Peace Institute – Institute for Contemporary Social and Political Studies. ➡ https://lnkd.in/er9nYm5P #HorizonEU #EUResearchArea

I enjoyed the knowledge exchange facilitated by Conflict Research Network West Africa especially in the areas of management of conflict data, analysis & presentation using Social Network Analysis

The current state of the environment has introduced new challenges for the industrialisation of Africa. What are the key ways to harness these challenges as opportunities? Looking forward to sharing my thoughts on strategies for Africa’s sustainable development.

Are you a forward-thinker in policy, research, or practice? 🫵The ISS African Futures Conference seeks your innovative insights on Africa’s development trajectory. Submit your 250 word abstract and contribute to a tapestry of ideas that will shape our continent's destiny. 🌍💡

Innovative and important research being funded in the peacebuilding field!

2024 is a landmark year for South Africa, South African science, and for SAJS. This year we reflect on 30 years of democracy and 120 years of SAJS, and look ahead to the scholarly publishing of tomorrow. https://buff.ly/3R0V664

The year 2024 marks 30 years of South Africa’s democracy and therefore the South African Heritage Resources Agency (SAHRA) hosted a seminar: The Road to Democracy - celebrating 30 years of democracy A seminar that was talking to the South Africas’ history on a timeline; four (4) sub-themes were discussed, that is, pre colonial history of South Africa, colonial/ apartheid history as well as post-apartheid history/ democracy history and heritage. The seminar speakers took us on a journey that was thought provoking, educational and inspiring,a journey South Africa has traversed since the advent of democracy, as well as a reflection on the progress made in regards to democracy heritage. I, personally learned a lot from the presentations and discussions that were conducted, subjects discussed that captivated me and inspired to learn more about were; - Greater inclusivity and social cohesion - Understanding where South Africa/We once was, where South Africa/we are now and where South Africa/we is/are going - Importance of teaching South African social history in schools and universities - Resolving issues like how South Africa’s history has been white washed and how African history facts have been intentionally omitted to drive false narratives. - Recognition of the First Persons (bushmen) to live in SA needs to be prioritised.

I'm thrilled to announce that my abstract has been accepted for presentation at the upcoming 8th VOICE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (VSS2024) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE, hosted by the esteemed University of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. The conference will take place in November 2024, and I'm excited to contribute to Sub-Theme Five, focusing on the critical issues of peace, security, and development. My presentation will explore the title "Navigating Uncertainties: Africa's Impact on Global Challenges and the Necessity for Peace, Security, and Development."

In every hardship, there is a lesson to learn. Even in war. Especially from Ukrainian full-scale resilience 💛 💙 The recent paper by Wolfsberger et. al explores effective support for science in time of crisis and the role of international community: https://lnkd.in/egsk8Bnt