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Our founder, Leonie was interviewed on the Climb Podcast. A podcast telling extraordinary stories of youths across Africa and African youths in the diaspora.

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The Sudan Conflict and its Implications for African Democracy

Daniel Enock Manoba

Nov 1, 20233 min read

The Sudan Conflict and its Implications for African Democracy

Introduction As Kofi Annan aptly noted, "No one is born a good citizen; no nation is born a democracy." Africa has long grappled with the...

DRC Congo And M23- Diagnostic Of Crisis And Perspectives

Michael Adiado

Oct 10, 20235 min read

DRC Congo And M23- Diagnostic Of Crisis And Perspectives

"DRC's M23 rebellion: mix of nationalism and profit-driven interests, complicating stability in a resource-rich nation.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON SECURITY IN THE SAHEL REGION

Sandra Asafo-Adjei

Apr 27, 20223 min read

CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS ON SECURITY IN THE SAHEL REGION

How climate change has impacted the Sahel Region.

Gender inequality - In relation to issues of insecurity in West Africa

Sandra Asafo-Adjei

Apr 13, 20215 min read

Gender inequality - In relation to issues of insecurity in West Africa

A brief introduction into the issues of security and how they affect the different genders in West Africa.

How The Global Community responded to the Libyan conflict in 2011

Leonie Mills

Nov 10, 202010 min read

How The Global Community responded to the Libyan conflict in 2011

Comparing how NATO and the AU responded to the Libyan conflict in 2011.

Does the 'youth bulge' increases the likelihood of violent conflict in Mali?

Leonie Mills

Nov 10, 20209 min read

Does the 'youth bulge' increases the likelihood of violent conflict in Mali?

Exploring the role of youth in conflicts in Mali.

Kofi Annan

"Young people should be at the forefront of global change and innovation. Empowered, they can be key agents for development and peace."