Festus Kofi Aubyn

Senior Researcher, WANEP

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

Speaking on behalf of WANEP’s Deputy ED, Dr @FKAubyn, the Reg Coord. for Research & Capacity Bldg highlighted the vision behind Y-TEaM:
“#YTEaM is WANEP’s commitment to ensuring that the next generation of peacebuilders are not waiting in the wings, but are already on the stage.”

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

1/2 Our Executive Director, @leviniaam, is currently participating in the #BerlinPeaceDialogue 2025 in Germany. She is contributing to discussions on “Disinformation, Civic Space and Peace – Answers from Politics and Practice.”

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The @_AfricanUnion through @AUC_PAPS-DDR & AUCTC convened a 2-day expert consultative workshop in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to validate the research report on the nexus between illicit proliferation of #SALW & #terrorism in Africa. The report aims to guide evidence-based policies that advance efforts to #SilencingtheGuns #AUC_PAPS; #AUCTCentre

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The workshop was opened by the Acting Director of AUCTC Mr. Idriss Mounir Lallali, on behalf of the Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. He reiterated the #AUC commitment to breaking the unholy alliance between illicit arms and terrorism as an effective way of #SilencingtheGuns on the continent.

The workshop brought together experts and practitioners from AU Member States and #RECs to review the study findings on #SALW & #terrorism linkages, share best practices & lessons learned and strengthen coordinated responses to illicit arms flows fueling terrorism.

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

At the #SahelGovernanceForum, the report "The Future of Governance in the Sahel" was officially launched.
#WANEP is proud to have contributed a chapter.
📖 Access the full report here: https://t.co/GNcokp5swN
#Governance #BuildingRelationshipsforPeace

[Festus Kofi Aubyn @FKAubyn]

Yesterday, the UNDP launched the report titled “The Future of Governance in the Sahel: (Re)building Social Cohesion and Public “ in Banjul,Gambia - https://t.co/1lf5OV8wks. I am honored to have co-authored a chapter titled “Looking Back to Get the Future of Governance Right.”

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

From 15–16 April 2025, the #WANEP–SSRC–CORNWA #PolicyDialogue explored key issues in peace & governance in West Africa.
A joint communiqué was adopted—see the full article (communiqué included):
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/ZD558LFjz7

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

In observance of #InternationalPeaceDay, WANEP's Executive Director, Mrs. Levinia Addae-Mensah, emphasises that #WANEP remains committed to fostering dialogue, building resilient communities, and empowering individuals to be agents of peace.
More below.

[Festus Kofi Aubyn @FKAubyn]

@WANEP_Ghana @WANEP_Regional Well done to the team

[Festus Kofi Aubyn @FKAubyn]

@REcAP_Network @WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Ghana @drcwestafrica @SIPRIorg @EU_FPI Well done to the team

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

The inaugural #WANEP 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗴 is scheduled for 30 August 2023. The event aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current peace and security trends in West Africa. Find out more & register ➡️https://t.co/GH60aUJqS6

[The Research & Action for Peace (REcAP) Network @REcAP_Network]

📣Call for Expression of Interest | Development of REcAP's Operational Framework.
📌For more information ➡️https://t.co/YD24s35645
🚨Deadline for submissions: 15 August 2023
#ResearchandActionforPeace

[The Research & Action for Peace (REcAP) Network @REcAP_Network]

Get ready to uncover the essential components of #REcAP Network in our upcoming posts!
#ResearchandActionforPeace

[The Research & Action for Peace (REcAP) Network @REcAP_Network]

How can we connect researchers, practitioners & experts to influence policy-making on peacebuilding, the prevention of conflicts & VE in West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin?

Learn more as we launch the Research and Action for Peace (REcAP) Network.
📅2 February 2023
📍Dakar,🇸🇳

[The Research & Action for Peace (REcAP) Network @REcAP_Network]

Join us online for the official launch of the 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲 (𝗥𝗘𝗰𝗔𝗣)𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.

📅 2 February 2023
⏰ 9: 00 (GMT)
📍Dakar,🇸🇳
💬 Interpretation will be available in English, French & Portuguese.
Register 🔗https://t.co/vDpdfz2s6G

[The Research & Action for Peace (REcAP) Network @REcAP_Network]

𝗚𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗹‼️
Plus qu’un seul jour avant le lancement officiel du Réseau de recherche et d’action pour la paix (REcAP)

Inscrivez-vous 🔗https://t.co/vDpdfz2s6G pour y participer!

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

Presentation of the methodology and key findings from the Perception Survey on Good Governance in #Westafrica, by Dr. Festus Aubyn, WANEP’s Regional Coordinator for Research and Capacity at the ongoing workshop.

[Festus Kofi Aubyn @FKAubyn]

@nonjake @AERCAFRICA @Gbetotoon Greetings Doc. All the best

[WADEMOS Network @WADEMOSnetwork]

Panel Discussion 2: One of the key things we need to ask is, what are we learning from the counter-terrorism efforts in the Sahel. Are mistakes being repeated or have we learnt from past experiences?
- Dr. Festus Aubyn [@WANEP_Regional ]
#SolidarityForDemocracy #WADEMOSLaunch

[WANEP_Regional @WANEP_Regional]

Final day of the Research Writing Workshop: #WANEP presented key policy and programming recommendations as follows:
✅ promoting greater partnerships & coordination of local, national & international policy responses,
✅ harnessing the potential of cross-borders activities,