Prof Jibrin Ibrahim asks - End of French Empire or French Manoeuvre in (West) Africa? intervention.ng/30187/ via intervention

I’ll be taking part in this CDD West Africa discussion next Monday on the anniversary of the Chibok kidnapping

April 14, 2014, marks a tragic chapter in our history - the abduction of 276 young female students in Chibok. Join us as we discuss the state of insecurity in educational institutions since the Chibok kidnapping.
🗓️15 April 2024
⏰6PM - 8PM WAT
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“Keeping children out of school to reduce the risk could perpetuate the cycle of crime. Children that are hungry and not in school are more likely to be recruited” - Dengiyefa Angalapu (Dengiyefa Angalapu) on Context News
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“Keeping children out of school to reduce the risk could perpetuate the cycle of crime, by putting boys in particular at risk of recruitment by kidnapping gangs.” - Dengiyefa Angalapu (Dengiyefa Angalapu) on SABC News

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Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous Eid Mubarak! May this special day bring abundant joy and fulfilment to your heart.
#Eid2024
#EidMubarak

In Nigeria, Transitional Justice (TJ) plays a crucial role in addressing the Boko Haram crisis and advancing towards peace, reconciliation and healing.
Read more on 'Enhancing Post-Boko Haram Transitional Justice Processes in Northeast Nigeria'
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A Call for Proposals

CDD welcomes researchers with proposals exploring radical movements during military regimes between 1967 and 1999 in Nigeria.

For further details, please visit: cddwestafrica.org/careers/

Applications will be accepted until May 1st, 2024. #research

Research Fellow Dr. Lassane Ouedraogo (Dr. Lassane) provides insights into Guinea's political landscape, focusing on Doumbouya, interim president since Oct 1, 2021, and Guineans' reception towards his post-coup leadership for World Politics Review.
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Despite an aversion to ‘foreign influence’, AES countries have increasingly pivoted towards Russia and the Africa Corps, the rebranded Wagner Group.
Read more on 'Alliance of Sahel States (AES): Yet Another Regional Bloc in West Africa'
cddwestafrica.org/blog/alliance-…

Research analyst Dengiyefa Angalapu (Dengiyefa Angalapu) discusses 'States Debt Burden: An Analysis of Fiscal Discipline' in an interview with TrustTv (@daily_trust). Tune in to listen to the full interview.
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'AES has limited resources to organise any better response to the security issues', and the level of violence, after the departure of Western troops, has surprised even the juntas, especially in Niger.' - Afolabi Adekaiyaoja [Afolabi] on RFI English
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'The economic hardship during this period has only increased and different policies drive different dimensions. As a result, this has led to kidnapping being seen as a viable and profitable endeavour.' -
Afolabi Adekaiyaoja [Afolabi] on Al Jazeera English
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Happy Independence Day to Senegal! We celebrate the journey, unity, and achievements of this great nation.

Bonne fête de l'indépendance au Sénégal ! Nous célébrons le parcours, l’unité et les réalisations de cette grande nation.
#Senegal
#HappyIndependanceDay

On September 16, 2023, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger formed the Sahel State Alliance. For the blog, Afolabi Adekaiyaoja examines its implications, role in current integration efforts, and significance for Africa's numerous regional groups.
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#AES

A Video circulating showed armed men forcing students to strip naked; a user claimed that this incident occurred in Nigeria. We investigated this claim and found out that it happened in Cameroon. Read the full report here: cddfactcheck.org/fact-check-is-…
#FactCheck
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Wishing you a joyful Easter filled with renewal and celebration. May this season bring peace and prosperity to you and your loved ones.
#HappyEaster

Despite progress against Boko Haram, conflict-affected individuals feel sidelined in the government-led justice process. For the blog, Pelumi Obisesan investigates & suggests ways to enhance Transitional Justice (TJ) in response to the region's crises.
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CDD condemns killings in Delta, Bayelsa communities, seeks improved civil-military relations - Blueprint_Newspapers

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#CDDInTheNews

Bassirou Faye is set to become Senegal's fifth democratically elected president, making him Africa's youngest leader in office. In this blog, Afolabi examines Faye's presidency, particularly his ability to meet expectations in this significant role.
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