1/2 Our Executive Director, @leviniaam, is currently participating in the #BerlinPeaceDialogue 2025 in Germany. She is contributing to discussions on “Disinformation, Civic Space and Peace – Answers from Politics and Practice.”

The @_AfricanUnion through @AUC_PAPS-DDR & AUCTC convened a 2-day expert consultative workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to validate the research report on the nexus between illicit proliferation of #SALW & #terrorism in Africa. The report aims to guide evidence-based policies

The workshop was opened by the Acting Director of AUCTC Mr. Idriss Mounir Lallali, on behalf of the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. He reiterated the #AUC commitment to breaking the unholy alliance between illicit arms and terrorism as an effective way of

At the #SahelGovernanceForum, the report "The Future of Governance in the Sahel" was officially launched. #WANEP is proud to have contributed a chapter. 📖 Access the full report here: https://t.co/GNcokp5swN #Governance #BuildingRelationshipsforPeace

Yesterday, the UNDP launched the report titled “The Future of Governance in the Sahel: (Re)building Social Cohesion and Public “ in Banjul,Gambia - https://t.co/1lf5OV8wks. I am honored to have co-authored a chapter titled “Looking Back to Get the Future of Governance Right.”

From 15–16 April 2025, the #WANEP–SSRC–CORNWA #PolicyDialogue explored key issues in peace & governance in West Africa. A joint communiqué was adopted—see the full article (communiqué included): 🔗 Read more: https://t.co/ZD558LFjz7

In observance of #InternationalPeaceDay, WANEP's Executive Director, Mrs. Levinia Addae-Mensah, emphasises that #WANEP remains committed to fostering dialogue, building resilient communities, and empowering individuals to be agents of peace. More below.

The inaugural #WANEP 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 is scheduled for 30 August 2023. The event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current peace and security trends in West Africa. Find out more & register ➡️ https://t.co/GH60aUJqS6

📣Call for Expression of Interest | Development of REcAP's Operational Framework. 📌For more information ➡️ https://t.co/YD24s35645 🚨Deadline for submissions: 15 August 2023 #ResearchandActionforPeace

Get ready to uncover the essential components of #REcAP Network in our upcoming posts! #ResearchandActionforPeace

How can we connect researchers, practitioners & experts to influence policy-making on peacebuilding, the prevention of conflicts & VE in West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin? Learn more as we launch the Research and Action for Peace (REcAP) Network. 📅2 February 2023 📍Dakar,🇸🇳

Join us online for the official launch of the 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 (𝗥𝗘𝗰𝗔𝗣)𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸. 📅 2 February 2023 ⏰ 9: 00 (GMT) 📍Dakar,🇸🇳 💬 Interpretation will be available in English, French & Portuguese. Register 🔗 https://t.co/vDpdfz2s6G

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗹‼️ Plus qu’un seul jour avant le lancement officiel du Réseau de recherche et d’action pour la paix (REcAP) Inscrivez-vous 🔗 https://t.co/vDpdfz2s6G pour y participer!

Presentation of the methodology and key findings from the Perception Survey on Good Governance in #Westafrica, by Dr. Festus Aubyn, WANEP’s Regional Coordinator for Research and Capacity at the ongoing workshop.

Panel Discussion 2: One of the key things we need to ask is, what are we learning from the counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel. Are mistakes being repeated or have we learnt from past experiences? - Dr. Festus Aubyn [@WANEP_Regional ] #SolidarityForDemocracy #WADEMOSLaunch

Final day of the Research Writing Workshop: #WANEP presented key policy and programming recommendations as follows: ✅ promoting greater partnerships & coordination of local, national & international policy responses, ✅ harnessing the potential of cross-borders activities,

Dr Festus Aubyn, Coordonateur Régional chargé de la Recherche et du Renforcement des Capacités, présentant les principales conclusions de l'étude de recherche: “Limites des réponses multilatérales, régionales et nationales aux défis sécuritaires dans la région du Sahel et en 🇨🇮”

Streaming Live Our Celebration Assembly @ Desert Pastures, Bolgatanga with Eastwood Anaba

KAIPTC Senior Officers Course for Liberia National Police begins in Monrovia

Festus Aubyn from @KaiptcGh speaking @diisdk on the politics of Ghana's contribution to UN #peacekeeping. Logistics is main challenge