Margaret Monyani,PhD

Founder/Executive Director, @OlamAfrica — Africa-rooted think tank advancing evidence, dialogue and foresight for an Africa in transition

[South African Institute of International Affairs @SAIIA_info]

📺Thank you for joining us at last night’s #CareersEvent2026.

Hosted by SAIIA and @KAS_PolDiSSA, the event inspired enthusiastic debate and engagement.

The programme opened with remarks from Elizabeth Sidiropoulos (@Siderop) and Dr Holger Dix, followed by a keynote address from Dr Ekemini Eyita-Okon.

💡 An interactive panel featuring Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa, @cy_chigwenya, @MMonyani, Raymond Matlala and @psiyothula encouraged students to build hybrid skills, develop portfolios beyond their academic transcripts, remain radically curious, network with purpose and embrace flexible career paths.

📺 If you missed it, you can still watch the recording here: https://t.co/O8vQ3nbTJj

👏 Congratulations to our 2026 KAS-SAIIA scholars Tyralee Gondwe, Lesekgo Khanyisile Marubelela, Dimpho Leholi, Kwakhanya Max and Kuhle Angel Daweti for bringing this year’s event to life. We are proud to have you in the SAIIA family.

#careers2026 #YouthEmployment #youthemployment #youthempowerment #careersevent #careers

[Olam Africa Research Institute @OlamAfrica]

New Opinion Piece 📢

Trauma doesn’t end at the border.
In her latest opinion piece, Deborah Igandu examines why mental health must be integrated into healthcare for climate-displaced populations.

Read more: https://t.co/9LZvYZG5K8

@MMonyani
#MentalHealth #ClimateDisplacement

[South African Institute of International Affairs @SAIIA_info]

We’re thrilled to announce the speakers for #CareersEvent2026 taking place on Wednesday, 29 July from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.

💫 Dr. Ekemini Eyita-Okon, @Wits_WSG
💫 Amahle-Imvelo Jaxa, Influencer and Entrepreneur
💫 @cy_chigwenya, @ClubOfRome
💫 Dr. @MMonyani, @Olam Africa Research Institute
💫 Raymond Matlala, @sabya_smu
💫 @psiyothula, @dircoza

📺 Join SAIIA & @kas_poldissa by registering➡️ https://t.co/0RraNUO4zm

[News Central TV @NewsCentralTV]

Founder and Executive Director of @OlamAfrica @MMonyani says public frustration with South Africa’s migration policies, shown through protests, could lead to stricter treatment of migrants, pushing them into informal channels and increasing human trafficking risks.

[Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) @StatsSA]

📍 Happening Today || #StatsSA is hosting the Migration & Urbanisation Stats Forum. The forum brings together stakeholders to discuss emerging developments in migration stats, data integration, & collaborative efforts between national & international partners.

#KnowYourStatZA

[REFUGEE-LED ORGANIZATION NETWORK OF KENYA @relon_kenya]

𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙄𝙨𝙨𝙪𝙚 5 of 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙑𝙤𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨: 👉https://t.co/gGeiANIdlN
This issue covers a range of stories and perspectives including; Amplifying African Refugees’ Voices, Safeguarding Child Protection, Inclusion Is Not Charity, Learning from South Africa,
#RefuVioces

[AfriUniSemiSeries @AUSS_S_AFRICA]

Panel 5: Environmental Justice, Space,
and Everyday Violence

Dr. Margaret Monyani discussing her work titled “Informal Infrastructures of Belonging and Mobility in South Africa’s Urban
Peripheries”

[African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics @SSRC_APDD]

The @ssrc_org is excited to announce the 2025 cohort of fellows for the @APN_SSRC and @NextGenAfrica program: https://t.co/55KaV9pBjY.

We thank @CarnegieCorp (CCNY) for their generous funding of our program.

#APN #NextGen #AfricanPeacebuilding

[African Peacebuilding and Developmental Dynamics @SSRC_APDD]

🎙️| APN and Next Gen launched its 2025 Research Methods Workshop with the @UniOfMauritius in Ebene, #Mauritius 

Stay tuned for more highlights on:
✔️Inspiring keynote addresses
✔️Scholarly reflections
✔️Innovative #research   
✔️Connections across #Africa 

#AfricanPeacebuilding

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

#Day2 | 4th IGAD Scientific Conference on Migration, Displacement & Urbanisation

Day Two of the Conference spotlighted the critical intersection of urban governance and human mobility. Mayors and technical leaders from across the IGAD region engaged in experience-sharing on how cities are responding to the growing influx of migrants and displaced populations.

The Mayors and Technical Leaders presented cutting-edge experiences on:

•Urban governance and inclusive policy development
•Access to finance for displaced populations and urban migrants
•Data-driven urban planning for migration and displacement

The discussions aim to shape practical, evidence-based urban responses that uphold dignity, resilience, and sustainable development.

#IGADScientificConference
#IGADScientificConference2025
#4thIGADScientificConference

[IGAD Secretariat @IGADsecretariat]

The 4th IGAD Scientific Conference on Migration and Displacement is underway in #AddisAbaba, Ethiopia

Held under the theme ‘Migration, Displacement, and Urbanisation: Implications for Sustainable Development,’ the Conference brings together experts to share research and policy insights on mobility challenges in the IGAD region.

Read more: https://t.co/QTIkPL6XAl

#IGADScientificConference
#IGADScientificConference2025
#4thIGADScientificConference

[Lucy Daxbacher @LucyDaxbacher]

Consultative session on Ratification of #AU Protocol on Free Movement of Persons, Right of Residence and Right of Establishment in #Africa with #MS, #RECs, #CSOs, Private Sector, #academia. #IGAD Protocol on Free Movt is a regionalisation of this continental law.

[The Sword @thesword_08]

@MMonyani's Review👇🏾
https://t.co/4LrR1zDfWF

[FES African Migration Policy Center @fes_ampc]

#migration #MigrationPolicy #EUAfrica

(1/6) We were in Brussels 🇪🇺 last week with 5️⃣ African migration policy experts (non-state actors). We had meetings with #MEP s, officials from #EUCOM and member states, researchers and other migration experts. A few observations 👇🏽

[FES African Migration Policy Center @fes_ampc]

@Europarl_EN approved a controversial new Migration & Asylum Pact #CEAS. Supporters claim that asylum procedures are processed quicker; and it adds new voluntary schemes for resettlement. But what is the price?

[FES African Migration Policy Center @fes_ampc]

📢 Join us tomorrow! 🫱🏽‍🫲🏼

Our policy paper launch with @ipss_addis is just around the corner.

We’ll take a deep dive into the impact of #ClimateChange on migration. #ClimateMobility #Africa

📆 Wed, 3 April
⏰ 14.30-16.30 EAT
👉🏼 https://t.co/tI5CAQZSW2

[IOM South Africa @IOMCOpretoria]

@IOMco_SA, through #EuropeanUnion funding, organised a workshop for by the #SAMM project, to validate South Africa's #Migration Profile report. Great collaboration w/ government, academia, & international organizations on Jan 29-30, 2023!

[Hanns Seidel Foundation South Africa @HannsSeidelSA]

Bridge over troubled waters

In Ethiopia & Kenya, pilot countries for the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework, the chasm between policy & practice for #migration governance & rule of law remains strong. 🇰🇪🇪🇹

Recent report by our @issafrica partners:

https://t.co/KrHG45lm6q

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

Senior migration researcher at the Institute for Security Studies Margaret Monyani says although migration has become a thorny issue in Africa, it's a normal phenomenon. This as Kenya and Ethiopia face big migration challenges, including security.

Watch: https://t.co/3ueZUGqgLs

[ISS @issafrica]

Kenya and Ethiopia’s approach to #MigrationGovernance could set the bar for countries in the Horn – but first they must improve their own policies.

ISS Today by @MMonyani https://t.co/grqwF75ToI