by Maxwell Boamah AMOFA 1.1. Introduction The United Nations, in adoption of its Resolution 2178 (2014) admitted that, “terrorism threat has become more diffuse, with an increase in various regions of the world’s adoption of terrorist acts including those motivated by intolerance or extremism, and expressing its determination to combat this threat.”[1] However, it is […]
by Maxwell Boamah Amofa Introduction: Ghana, a country with a rich cultural heritage and diverse population, has been grappling with issues surrounding LGBTQ+ rights and acceptance. In recent years, debates and discussions have intensified, bringing to the forefront the complexities of the LGBTQ+ situation in the country. Historical /cultural Context: Ghana, like many African nations,
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Reports: Customary Justice in South Sudan; Toward Victim-Centered Change; & Diverse Pathways to People-Centred Justice Presenter: Agatha Ndonga, Head of Program – outh Sudan, International Centre for Transitional Justice. Discussant: Michael James Warren, Customary and Informal Justice Advisor, International Development Law Organization Discussant: Roger Duthie, Senior Expert – Research, International Centre for Transitional Justice Video link: https://youtu.be/rVT0pOkM9i8?si=Uy0P3qMQfliBX-jr
Iwalewa Olorunyomi is a multi-diverse scholar, researcher, and editor who is particularly fascinated by the intersections of spaces, narrative, cultural studies, and futures. This fascination has led her to explore the multidimensional identities and spatial practices of African and African diasporic communities in her research. She holds a B.A. in English Language from the University
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by Maxwell Boamah Amofa Introduction President Vladimir Putin’s re-election is a crucial juncture in global geopolitics with serious implications for Africa. With Africa comprising 54 diverse states, each state maintains its unique relationship with the Russian Federation. While countries like Ghana often associate their alliances with the United States and Western Europe, countries such as
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Preamble The declaration by the Constitutional Council of Senegal, a country considered to be one of the stable democracies in Africa, that the postponement of the presidential election by President Macky Sall was illegal reflects how political processes have been impugned on the continent. According to reports, the president had issued a decree to postpone
Maxwell Boamah Amofa is a dedicated and experienced legal and political professional with profound passion for international relations, law, peace studies, human rights, and conflict resolution. His interest is in the Law of Armed Conflicts particularly how to strategically employ International humanitarian law and human rights principles to mitigate armed hostilities, particularly in the volatile
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WATJCentre Distinguished Personality Lecture Series Speaker: Prof Tim Murithi, Peacebuilding Interventions, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, South Africa Moderator: Madhuvanti Gia Mukherjee, Research Officer, The West African Transitional Justice Centre, Nigeria Date: April 4, 2024 Time: 3pm (GMT+1 ) Platform: Zoom Registration Link: https://binghamton.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcufu-pqzstHdax9KvP6JJYHWF_YrO12FNg Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLCO1vbgh-U
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Professor Tim Murithi is Head of the Peacebuilding Interventions Programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation in Cape Town, and Extraordinary Professor of African Studies, at the Centre for African and Gender Studies, University of the Free State, in South Africa. He is an Honorary Research Associate, Institute for Democracy, Citizenship and Public Policy
Preamble The resurgence of hostilities in the Middle-East was triggered by the attack on Israel, which was perpetrated by members of the Harakat al-Muqawama al-Islamiya (Islamic Resistant Movement – Hamas) on October 7, 2023. The perpetrators had invaded some Israeli communities located in the southern border that was adjoining Gaza. During the attacks, there were
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WATJCentre is focused on creating a foundational drive for the study of transitional justice in Africa by creating and updating a teaching curriculum for relevant institutions of learning…read more…
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