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Can the Horn of Africa deal with the impact of COVID-19?
IGAD Executive Secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu gave a keynote address at the ISS webinar on impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for the Horn of Africa. The webinar which took…
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Government response to violent extremism during COVID-19 in the Horn of Africa
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic in March 2020. Even before the pandemic, the threat of violent extremism in the IGAD Member States was…
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How to Create a Social Media Storm
Social media is no man’s land but a level playing field with no or minimal censorship. At just one click, we are free to post, share and read whatever…
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Tell Me a Story: Video Messages to Challenge and Undermine Violent Extremist Ideologies
Inspiring visuals. Scripts with impact. Cohesive video messages that provide alternative and counter narratives against violent extremist ideologies.” These words sum up remarks by US Ambassador to Djibouti H. E….
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Partnerships to Strengthen Strategic Communications
ICEPCVE-UNOCT Strategic Communications Training Workshop, 27th – 28th May 2019, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Representatives from the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Center (UNCCT) and the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Directorate (UN-CTED) joined staff…
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Alternative Narratives Using Illustrations and Infographics
Colorful sketch illustrations and elaborate infographics on display at the workshop venue marked the end of a three-day workshop – Intermediate Training in Strategic Communication: Developing Alternative and Counter…
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Create your peace zone
White collars on the necks of clergy from Uganda. Intricate kofi designs on the heads of Shiekhs from Djibouti. Public service announcement messages in six languages – Arabic, Swahili,…
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Hard Decisions
Decisions, decisions, decisions.Do I, do I not? Shall I choose this university or the other; shall I take up this or that job offer; should I start…
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What If Technology and Innovation Become Medium of Peace Instead of Sources of Conflict?
Reflection by Mujuni Baitani There has not been great time in the world like the time we have now. One of achievement we have in this century is the power…
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