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Elvin Nyukuri, Ph.D.

Dr. Elvin Nyukuri holds a Doctor of Philosophy in International Development Policy and Practice from The Open University (United Kingdom) and a Master of Arts in International Studies and Diplomacy …

Stephen Mwachofi Singo

Stephen Mwachofi Singo is a doctoral candidate in Political Science at Maseno University (Kenya). He holds a Master of Arts in International Relations from the University of Nairobi (Kenya), and …

Laurence Jost

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Solomon Kimaita

Solomon Kimaita is an accomplished Lecturer of International Relations and Diplomacy at Zetech University in Nairobi, Kenya, specializing in Peace and Conflict Studies. He holds an M.A. in International Relations …

Partha Moman

Partha is an independent researcher focused on supporting peace efforts in Somalia and the wider Horn of Africa. To this end, he has provided research and advisory services for the …

Dr Mathieu Gotteland PhD.

“Dr Mathieu Gotteland holds a PhD in History of internationalrelations (University Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, France). A formerJean Walter-Zellidja fellow (Académie française) and a former PhDfellow of the French Ministry for …

Prof. Mesenbet Assefa

Prof. Mansenbet has extensive experience in international law, security and conflict studies comparative constitutional law, African Union Law, criminal law, business law, human rights and the Geopolitics of the Horn. …

H.E. Erastus Mwencha, E.G.H., M.B.S.

Ambassador Erastus Mwencha is the immediate former Vice Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). He was elected to this position in January 2008 by the Heads of State and …