Michael Nwankpa

Dr Nwankpa is a well-respected scholar with more than a decade experience working as an educator, researcher, consultant, and communicator.

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

Publication Notice!!!

Nwankpa, M (ed.,). 'Understanding Boko Haram's Past, Present and Trajectory' Special Issue, Vol.10, No. 2, Fall 2020, African Conflict and Peacebuilding Review, Indiana University Press. https://t.co/pRaoaOWzZl.

#BokoHaram

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

Nigeria’s insecurity problem is not just about policing — it’s about structure.

If citizens pay taxes but still provide their own electricity, security, and basic services…
is that really democracy?
Maybe the real issue isn’t leadership — it’s the system itself.

#NIGERIA

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

“Context is very important in terms of drug use. There is the use of substances to try and navigate certain challenges.”

Dive into the hard truths of drug reform and survival in Africa on Episode 122 of the CACD podcast.

Drops TOMORROW! 🎧: https://t.co/utXqDkMpfL

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

Meet our Keynote Speaker: Dr. Fatima Akilu.

Executive Director of Neem Foundation & former ONSA Director, she redefined peacebuilding in Nigeria.

Secure your seat: https://t.co/1Cv1U0ir3p

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

Join CACD for the National Youth Leadership & Policy-Building Dialogue.

Let’s bridge divides and strengthen governance for peace. 🇳🇬🤝

🗓 Feb 18, 2026 📍 Institute for Peace & Conflict Resolution, Abuja

🔗 Register: https://t.co/1Cv1U0hTdR

#YouthForPeace #CACD

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

@VincentFoucher Thanks @VincentFoucher for such an insightful and rich conversation. I really enjoyed it.

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

🇧🇯🇳🇬Nigeria's military intervention in Benin 'coup'.

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

@MICHAELNWANKPA reacts to Nnamdi Kanu's life sentence.

#NnamdiKanu #NigerianPolitics #IPOB

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

@MICHAELNWANKPA Reacting to Nyesom Wike’s encounter with a young Naval officer over a land dispute.

#NyesomWike #Wike #NavalOfficer

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

It was a pleasure hosting Dr Salah Ben Hammou- check out his excellent insight on the coup in Madagascar

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

🇲🇬 Ep. 108 is out!

@MICHAELNWANKPA speaks with Dr. Salah Ben Hammou on the recent coup in Madagascar and what it means for democracy in the region.

🎙️ Listen here ⬇️
https://t.co/dRKww8fhBX

https://t.co/EfDm0SF0yx

https://t.co/EXzcOhPFrO

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

🇲🇬 Ep. 108 is out!

@MICHAELNWANKPA speaks with Dr. Salah Ben Hammou on the recent coup in Madagascar and what it means for democracy in the region.

🎙️ Listen here ⬇️
https://t.co/dRKww8fhBX

https://t.co/EfDm0SF0yx

https://t.co/EXzcOhPFrO

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

https://t.co/BG5692FBmO

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

Here are my thoughts on the US designation of Nigeria as a country of particular concern and President Trump’s threat of military-
https://t.co/Cze1u1L6IV

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

@Ayldp1 Look out for our flagship African Youth Leadership Development Programme starting in November with first set of future leaders from Nigeria!

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

With Peter Mutharika leading Malawi’s race, this recalls our chat on the Conflict & Development in Africa podcast.

🎙️ Ep. 36 – Mutharika’s Potential Return in 2025 with @MICHAELNWANKPA & Dr. Henry Chingaipe, PhD.

Listen here ⬇️

https://t.co/HYh4fByjoz

https://t.co/NvPbvUmDSx

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

@CACD_ It was a great pleasure speaking with Professor Volman, an expert with over 5 decades experience on US African policy and African issues.

[Centre for African Conflict and Development @CACD_]

In the latest episode of the Conflict & Development in Africa podcast, host @MICHAELNWANKPA speaks with Dr. Daniel Volman about the resumption of security cooperation between the US and AES military regimes.

See link below⬇️

https://t.co/T5GHv7Vq3Y

[Danny Bradlow @dannybradlow]

It was a great pleasure to do this interview on African multilateral financial instititons with @MichaelNwankpa on the Centre for African Conflict and Development podcast https://t.co/GQJkeweVUu
@GDP_Center @CAS_UPTuks @SAIIA_info @AFRODAD2011 @afronomicslaw @asil @TC_Africa

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

@dannybradlow @GDP_Center @CAS_UPTuks @SAIIA_info @AFRODAD2011 @afronomicslaw @asil @TC_Africa Dear Professor Bradlow, it’s a great pleasure hosting you. I really enjoyed your rich insights on the topic.

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

@jh_barnett It was a pleasure hosting you @JamesBarnett.

[Michael Nwankpa @MICHAELNWANKPA]

I was featured today in the article on the Rwandan army published by the Africa Report, a French-based media and leading news outlet on Africa. https://t.co/5D8yxn4LLS