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NEW REPORT | DIGITAL GOVERNANCE & SECURITY IN THE HORN OF AFRICA Pete Chonka examines how digital finance & social media shape governance and security in Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, offering both opportunities & risks in conflict-affected regions. Click bit.ly/42quphf

RVI 2025 Sudan & South Sudan Course Led by Dr. Nicki Kindersley and @MakawiRaga: Experts on conflict, political resistance and governance, they bring deep research and regional insight to this year’s course. Register to gain expert perspectives: bit.ly/446gj5Z

HORN OF AFRICA COURSE | MAY 26–29 Past Participant Testimonial: “My expectations have been largely met. I appreciated the intense review of information—from politics to history..." — Yannick Hingorani, Canadian High Commission Register now: bit.ly/3Ryx6am

Sign up for the Sudan & South Sudan Course, 9–12 June. Theme: ‘War Makes States and States Make War.’ Explore regime change, political economies of violence, famine, forced migration and grassroots antiwar initiatives. Register now: bit.ly/446gj5Z

GREAT LAKES COURSE | JUNE 2-5 Past Participant Testimonial: "An excellent course, in particular I appreciated the historical context and perspectives from the political economy..." – Maaike van Vliet, Embassy of the Netherlands, Bujumbura Register: bit.ly/42cMJt1

NEW REPORT| THE ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX TEWAHEDO CHURCH IN POST-2018 ETHIOPIA Dereje Feyissa examines how the church is navigating shifting power dynamics, rising interfaith tensions & its changing place in national identity & politics. Read more: bit.ly/3FUee32 #Ethiopia

Join RVI’s 2025 Field Courses: HORN OF AFRICA, GREAT LAKES and SUDAN & SOUTH SUDAN. Led by top experts, these courses explore key regional issues. For more information, click: bit.ly/3RoODBP

Missed our recent forum on political instability in the Great Lakes, the Horn of Africa and the Sudans? Catch up on the discussion exploring conflict drivers, regional dynamics and pathways to peace. Watch here: bit.ly/4iVUJFD

'The mixture of local and international experts and the rich network—that’s what sets it apart.' Michel Gratton, Canadian Embassy in Ethiopia, on what distinguishes RVI’s courses from other trainings focused on deep understanding of the region. Register: bit.ly/3RoODBP

SUDAN & SOUTH SUDAN COURSE | JUNE 9-12 Past Participant Testimonial: "I take valuable insights & lessons from this week which will influence the way I look at the Sudans..." - Stefanie Küng, Department of Foreign Affairs, Switzerland Register now bit.ly/446gj5Z

'It’s different—in a good way and in an inspirational way.' Kiden Laki, a researcher and gender specialist, reflects on learning alongside diplomats, policymakers and others with diverse perspectives. RVI’s field courses make that possible. Register: bit.ly/3RoODBP

‘It’s a deep dive into the region’s history, policy and social context—but also an unparalleled opportunity for community building among participants.’ Michael Woldemariam, past course teacher, on what sets RVI’s field course approach apart. Register: bit.ly/3RoODBP

‘Diagnosis first, prescription second—you need good analysis before taking action.’ Ken Menkhaus, Director of Studies for RVI’s Horn of Africa course, on how our training helps participants build the grounding to support more effective interventions. bit.ly/3RoODBP

‘It’s a rare opportunity to bring together academic heavyweights and subject experts for a week of joint reflection.’ Dereje Feyissa, past course teacher, on what makes RVI’s field course training unique.  Register: bit.ly/3RoODBP

RVI 2025 Great Lakes course teacher Michael Kavanagh is an American journalist who has covered Central African politics and economics for 20+ years, reporting for Bloomberg, The Economist, BBC and others. Register: bit.ly/42cMJt1

RVI 2025 Horn of Africa course teacher Jason Mosley (@jasonmosley.bsky.social) is RVI’s Publications Manager with 20+ years’ experience in the Horn of Africa. He’s a Research Associate at Oxford and Managing Editor of the Journal of Eastern African Studies. Register: bit.ly/3Ryx6am

Joel Otieno reflects on stakeholder dialogue at the workshop and how it sheds light on cross-border conflict in the Horn of Africa. XCEPT Research Learn how evidence can guide action here: youtu.be/nz9SuVvN9gw

RVI 2025 Horn of Africa course teacher Subeida Mukhtar is a governance expert with over 12 years’ experience navigating political settlements, federalism and inclusive dialogue in Somalia and Kenya. Register now: bit.ly/3Ryx6am

Through its local research network, XCEPT Research centered local voices, reaching hard-to-access areas and challenging dominant narratives. Joel Otieno explains how this shaped grounded research and policy in Ep. 1 of 6 of the Beyond Series. Listen: bit.ly/BeyondXCEPT

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