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IPSS is the premiere institute for education, research and policy dialogues on peace and security in #Africa. Retweets ≠ endorsements.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Joined November 2013
What is the true impact of #AU forces in #Somalia?. This new study interrogates the @_AfricanUnion’s mandate and its role in the prolonged fight against Al-Shabaab. Can peacekeeping succeed without political strategy and local ownership?. Read more 👉🔗
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🌍 How is climate change reshaping regional cooperation in the Horn of Africa?. New research explores Ethiopia’s central role in driving integration as a pathway to climate justice and resilience. Read more about climate, justice and action in one of the world’s most vulnerable
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📢 New exhibition: Learning from South Omo. 🗓 19 July 2025 | 🕓 4PM. 📍 Gebre Kirstos Desta Center, Addis Ababa. 50+ community-led research projects by agro-pastoralist scholars from South Omo 🔍.Supported by @IPSS, @SOAS & @omo_south . 📚 Research by South Omo, for South Omo.
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📣 MPSA 21 Application Deadline Extended!. We are pleased to announce that the application deadline for MPSA 21 has been extended by two weeks. The new deadline is July 28, 2025. 📌 Important Update for Applicants from Ethiopia. One of the application requirements is proof of
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📢 Call for Papers – African Solutions Journal Vol. 6, Issue 2!. Are you working on African-led peace & security solutions? We want your research!. 📝 Submit: Title, 200-word abstract, 600-word intro + bio.📧 h.cynthia@ipss-addis.org.🗓️ Deadline: Aug 10, 2025.📚 Publish: Dec 15,
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RT @IPSS_Addis: Can Nigeria’s security crisis be addressed from the ground up? New publication explores how community-led policing works be….
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Can Nigeria’s security crisis be addressed from the ground up? New publication explores how community-led policing works best when there is trust, oversight and legal support. Explore how local solutions can help reshape national security👉🔗
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🌍 New Publication Alert.What happens to women peacebuilders when power shifts by force?.📚 Navigating Political Fragility explores how unconstitutional changes of government (UCGs) in Chad & Niger deepen insecurity, suppress freedoms & sideline grassroots peace efforts. 🔗
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🚨 New #Unajua Insight!. Between 2015–2020, the AU saw mixed results in preventive diplomacy & mediation. 🟢 Some success.🟠 Many partial wins.🔴 But failures persist.We must invest in lessons learned to improve future peace efforts. 👉 Let’s turn data into strategy. ⏬
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RT @IPSS_Addis: 🗓️ Deadline extended to July 14!.Still time to join the #MPSA21 Executive MA at #IPSS. Lead change in peace, security & gov….
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🗓️ Deadline extended to July 14!.Still time to join the #MPSA21 Executive MA at #IPSS. Lead change in peace, security & governance across Africa. 🔗 . #Leadership #Africa
🚨 Applications open for #MPSA21!. Work in peace, security, or governance in #Africa?.📚 Join #IPSS Executive MA to lead change & boost your impact. 🗓️ Deadline: July 1, 2025.🔗 Apply: 📩 Questions? Reach out: elshaday.h@ipss-addis.org. #Leadership
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🧠 How do we learn while we build peace?. In today’s session on Knowledge Management Systems, Dr. Rhuks T. Ako leads a dialogue on adaptive learning, M&E, and community-centered peacebuilding. Real-time feedback. Local voices. Smarter implementation. #PCRD2025 #Peacebuilding
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📍Day 2 at the @_AfricanUnion HQ in Addis Ababa!. We're diving into sustainability, finance, learning systems, and bold strategies to operationalize the #PCRD policy. 💬 From rethinking monitoring to funding African-led recovery—today is about building smarter, resilient peace.
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🌍 Kicking off now at AU HQ!. “Future-Proofing Recovery: Climate, Environment, and Resilience” is conversing boldly about climate-smart peacebuilding. Moderator Jesutimilehin O. Akamo leads a dynamic Q&A on how Africa can build back greener & stronger. #PCRD2025
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🔎 SESSION SPOTLIGHT. Rebuilding Trust: Inclusive Governance & Recovery is now LIVE!. Moderated by Dr. Olajumoke Ayandele, this dialogue dives into how we rebuild institutions & restore public confidence in post-conflict contexts. #PCRD2025 #peacebuilding #Governance #AU
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🔴Live Now:.“From Paper to Practice: Making the PCRD Work on the Ground”.Moderated by Dr. Olajumoke Ayandele, this session invites participants into a Q&A dialogue exploring how to translate the #PCRD policy into action. #PCRD2025 #AU #Peacebuilding #AfricaForward
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