This covers the category of lectures, round-tables and podcasts
The Banyamulenge Soldier: Genocide Between Congo and Rwanda
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:
The Benin Coup Attempt and Political Instability in West Africa
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…
Role Model Series for African Children
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
The Delusion of Independence and the Enduring Humanitarian Challenges in South Sudan
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…
Afro – minimalism: How Black People Are Conditioned to Enjoy Poverty
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