Brian Mwaniki

Aug 26, 2024 | t.ly | itarian Regimes |Idris Mohammed |Brian Mwaniki |Nicholas James Westcott

As the economic situation worsened in Nigeria, and in the wake of the remarkable youth-led protests in Kenya, the country saw growing calls for a nationwide protest. Key sentiments and slogans included frustration with the government of President Bola Tinubu, anger at high inflation due to high fuel prices and the cost of food skyrocketing by over 40.53%, and growing public intolerance of widespread corruption.

Aug 23, 2024 | democracyinafrica.org | Brian Mwaniki |Nicholas James Westcott |Sithembile Mbete |Micha Wiebusch

Professor Temitope B. Oriola has just published a must read book with Oxford University Press on the BringBackOurGirls movement, entitled Terrorism, Politics, and Human Rights Advocacy. Watch as Professor Oriola discusses the key findings of the book with Professor Bonny Ibhawoh and DiA’s very own Nic Cheeseman. How did the #BBOG transform the Chibok kidnapping into an international cause and a social problem? What was the impact on the movement and those kidnapped?

Aug 23, 2024 | t.ly | Brian Mwaniki |Nicholas James Westcott |Sithembile Mbete |Micha Wiebusch

Professor Temitope B. Oriola has just published a must read book with Oxford University Press on the BringBackOurGirls movement, entitled Terrorism, Politics, and Human Rights Advocacy. Watch as Professor Oriola discusses the key findings of the book with Professor Bonny Ibhawoh and DiA’s very own Nic Cheeseman. How did the #BBOG transform the Chibok kidnapping into an international cause and a social problem? What was the impact on the movement and those kidnapped?

Aug 22, 2024 | democracyinafrica.org | Sithembile Mbete |Brian Mwaniki |Mohamed Suliman |Micha Wiebusch

Africa’s desire to be fully represented in all decision-making organs of the United Nations (UN), particularly in the security council, is informed by three factors. First, repairing the historical injustice of its underrepresentation in global governance. Second, recognising African contributions in shaping the contemporary world order. Third, the urgency of securing the legitimacy of the UN in the face of emerging threats to international peace and security.

Aug 12, 2024 | democracyinafrica.org | Brian Mwaniki |Nicholas James Westcott |Nic Cheeseman |Micha Wiebusch

The tragic events of 2 April 2015, when armed militants attacked Garissa University College in Kenya, left an indelible mark on the nation and its collective psyche. The attack resulted in the loss of 148 innocent lives, primarily students, and injured many others.