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We invite applications from early-career African researchers working on themes related to slavery, peace, or security. Fellows receive a 12-month grant, access to our archives, and co-authorship opportunities. Open to PhD holders within 5 years of graduation Full funding: stipend, travel, and publication support Must be resident in an African country
We are seeking an experienced researcher to join our Peace & Security division. The successful candidate will lead fieldwork missions in the Sahel and Great Lakes regions, produce quarterly policy briefs, and mentor junior researchers. Minimum 7 years post-PhD experience Fluency in French AND English required Willingness to travel 30% of the time
Scholarly papers are invited for our annual Sahel Security Conference to be held in Douala in June 2025. We welcome empirical and theoretical contributions on conflict, counterterrorism, migration, and governance in the Sahel-Saharan region. Abstracts due: 4 weeks from posting Full papers due: 8 weeks from posting Selected papers will be published in the ARCOSPS Security Journal
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Curated analysis from our Senior Fellows.
This doctoral dissertation investigates the economic logics of Atlantic slave trade networks, focusing on the Gulf of Guinea's role as a major source of enslaved persons. It combines quantitative analysis of slave ship manifests with qualitative oral history interviews.
This article critically examines women's participation in formal and informal peace negotiations across francophone African states. It argues that gender mainstreaming in peacebuilding remains superficial without structural reforms to land rights, representation, and transitional justice.
This article analyzes the shifting security landscape across the Sahel region, including the impact of military coups, the withdrawal of French forces, and the growing influence of Wagner Group-affiliated actors. It offers scenario-based policy recommendations for regional stabilization.
A classified policy report examining how artisanal and large-scale mining in the Central African Republic, DRC, and Cameroon intersects with armed group financing and state sovereignty challenges. Commissioned by regional governance bodies.
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Peer-reviewed publications, field studies, and policy briefs that meet the highest international standards.
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Elevating African researchers to international recognition through verified digital portfolios and open-access archives.
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This observatory explores the historical and contemporary dimensions of slavery, servile labor, and human trafficking in Africa and the Atlantic world. Our research bridges archival study with policy-relevant analysis on modern forced labor.
We analyze conflict dynamics, terrorism, and peacekeeping from an African-centered perspective. The observatory produces strategic briefs, early-warning frameworks, and field-based research on the Sahel, the Great Lakes, and the Horn of Africa.
Our cross-cutting research investigates Gender, the Arts, and Religion as vectors shaping peace and security in Africa. This program connects anthropological fieldwork with contemporary policy discourse.
This observatory examines how natural resource extraction, trade networks, and economic inequality fuel or mitigate conflict across the continent. We produce data-driven reports for policymakers and development actors.
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