This consists of WATJCentre Lectures, Roundtable and Podcasts.
Book: The Banyamulenge Soldier: Genocide Between Congo and Rwanda Author: Dr Christopher P. Davey, Human Rights Institute, Binghamton University, USA Discussant: Frank Okyere Osei, Researcher & Peacebuilding Practitioner; Doctoral Student, Binghamton University, USA Video link:
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Preamble On the morning of December 7, 2025, there were reports of gunfire at the Beninese Presidential Palace in Cotonou, the state capital. This was subsequently described as an attempted military takeover that sent shockwaves across the ECOWAS region, which has been plagued by several coups in recent years. With the breakaway of the Alliance
The Benin Coup Attempt and Political Instability in West Africa Read More »
Book: Role Model Series for African Children Author: Edem Dorothy Ossai, Education, Gender and Youth Policy Specialist Discussant: Kawthar Omisore, Lawyer, Social Impact Leader and Literary Enthusiast Discussant: Chimamanda Ossai, Storyteller, Voice Actor and Literary Enthusiast Video link: https://youtu.be/ogogqeMI-Nk?si=NYDdD46BfdLWJPou
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Preamble On March 17, 2025, an airstrike was launched by the South Sudanese Airforce in the Nasir County killing about 19 persons as hostilities intensified between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the White Army militia comprising locals from the region. The strike, as proposed by some analysts, was a retaliatory one in
The Delusion of Independence and the Enduring Humanitarian Challenges in South Sudan Read More »
Book: Afro – minimalism: How Black People Are Conditioned to Enjoy Poverty Author: Dr Abobo Kumbalonah, West Virginia University USA Discussant: Dr Yacoubou Alou, University of Zinder, Niger Republic Discussant: Abdul-Muumin Sualihu, EP COllege of Education, Ghana Video link: https://youtu.be/4joXN6pNLWI?si=MCn9-MBzp4Eabobl
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Preamble The launch of Operation Rising Lion by Israel on June 13, 2025, through an attack on Iran’s military and nuclear sites in Isfahan and Natanz, rattled the global peace and security architecture as the Middle East again witnessed several fatal bouts during a 12-Day War. This action followed a resolution of the International Atomic
The 12-Day War and Stakes within the Global Peace and Security Architecture Read More »
Book: African Union’s Fight Against Corruption in Africa: Special Focus on Nigeria and Rwanda Author: Dr John Ikubaje, Head, Transitional Justice Unit, African Union Commission, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Discussant: Dr Tosan Akinwole Discussant: Feyi Ijinmakiwa, Country Manager, World Robotics Foundation, Nigeria Video link:
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Preamble The letter to erstwhile President Filipe Nyusi and the Front for the Liberation of Mozambique’s (FRELIMO) then Secretary-General, Mr Daniel Chapo, written by one of the five surviving foundation members of the party, former Minister of Health, Mr Helder Martins, detailed FRELIMO’s role in the current political crises bedevilling their country. He noted that
Post-Election Violence in Mozambique and the Way Forward Read More »
Book: Islamists and the Global Order: Between Resistance and Recognition Author: Dr Hanna Pfeifer, Head of Research Area “Societal Peace and Internal Security”, Institute for Peace Research and Security Policy, University of Hamburg, Germany Discussant: Dr Seyi Ajayi, Research Fellow, WATJCentre Discussant: Ehinon Emmanuel Arikhan, Research Lead, WATJCentre Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpniUcdZJdw
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Preamble The 2024 Africa Barometer on Women’s political participation (WPP) as developed by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International Idea) indicated a one percent progress in the last three years regarding the participation of African women in politics within the continent. At this rate, it implies that it will take at least
Women in Politics: Lessons and Prospects from Namibia’s Presidential Elections Read More »
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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