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# Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars

Rethinking Security in Africa

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## Posts

- [Social Science Research Workshop – Research Incubator Program](https://anecs.net/social-science-research-workshop-research-incubator-program/) - This initiative is designed to build a new generation of African social science researchers equipped with the necessary competencies needed to design, conduct, and communicate rigorous research that informs policy and contributes to Africa’s peace, security, gender, and development agenda.
- [Launch of ANeCS and Webinar](https://anecs.net/launch-of-anecs/) - October 17, 2024, marked a major milestone for us. We officially launched the Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars (ANeCS)! We were thrilled to bring together prominent thinkers such as Professor PLO Lumumba (Chair of the ANeCS Board) and Professor Richard Jackson (Board Member of ANeCS). We were happy to have 160 participants from all
- [De-Colonizing Terrorism Research Webinar](https://anecs.net/de-colonizing-terrorism-research-webinar/) - On 22nd November 2024 Dr. Mohamed Fouz Zacky invited Dr. Shirley Gabriella Achieng' Executive Director at Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars and Dr. Mohammed Ilyas from the University of Derby to the webinar series themed: De-colonizing Terrorism Research organized by the International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM). Dr. Achieng',introduced the Decolonial Terrorism Studies Network (One of the
- [ANeCS Volunteers Awarded Prestigious Impact Scholarship for GWF 2025](https://anecs.net/anecs-volunteers-awarded-prestigious-impact-scholarship-for-gwf-2025/) - We are thrilled to announce that three dedicated volunteers from the Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars (ANeCS) have been accepted into the Leaders of Africa Institute’s Grant Writing and Funding Program for 2025, proudly earning the prestigious Impact Scholarship. The volunteers’ selection comes with a 2,700 USD scholarship for each participant. ANeCS is happy
- [Call for Expression of Interest (Special Issue Proposal)](https://anecs.net/call-for-expression-of-interest-special-issue-proposal/) - Emeka Njoku (University of Birmingham, UK) and Akinyemi Oyawale (University of Warwick, UK) are preparing a special issue that examines ‘Reflections on Identity/Nationality, Positionality and Knowledge Production in researching (Counter-)Terrorism in the Global South’. This is a call for declarations of interest to contribute to the special issue. How does national belonging between the researcher
- [Call for Chapters: Freedom Fighters, Warlords & Jihadists](https://anecs.net/call-for-chapters-freedom-fighters-warlords-jihadists/) - The Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars (ANeCS) invites chapter contributions for an upcoming edited volume dedicated to advancing Africa-led scholarship. This publication seeks to amplify African voices and position the continent as a dynamic site of knowledge production, not just consumption. We welcome submissions from Africa-based scholars, researchers, and students, including those temporarily studying
- [Ghana’s Media Debate Treats Terrorism as a Threat from Outside – it Overlooks Violence at Home](https://anecs.net/ghanas-media-debate-treats-terrorism-as-a-threat-from-outside-it-overlooks-violence-at-home/) - In 2022, 43% of all global terrorism deaths occurred in the Sahel – the region south of the Sahara Desert and stretching east-west across the African continent. West Africa had recorded 1,800 terrorism attacks as of June 2023, resulting in nearly 4,600 deaths. The region has also seen a series of coups, making countries more
- [Democracy in Africa and its Answers Deficit](https://anecs.net/democracy-in-africa-and-its-answers-deficit/) - Afrobarometer data shows a disparity between the demand for democracy and its supply across Africa. In a 2018 interview with a renowned professor at the University of South Africa, we discussed the danger of calling things the wrong names. The subject of the interview was violent groups in Africa. I called some of them “Islamist,”
- [Dare to Rethink, Theorize, and Re-imagine!](https://anecs.net/dare-to-rethink-theorize-and-re-imagine/) - Decolonising knowledge, being, and doing in Africa by Africans is as critical to the survival of the Africa we want as oxygen is to the survival of the human being. One area that requires a good dose of decolonisation is how we “know” and “do" security. Decolonizing security studies, particularly within the African continent, demands
- [Personal Reflections on Decolonization](https://anecs.net/personal-reflections-on-decolonization/) - Decolonization for me has been a matter of looking back, looking in, looking out, and finally looking ahead. Especially to my childhood years when in elementary school, we would have a horn hung around our little necks if we “broke English” by mixing it with our ethnic languages. It became a game throughout the day

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- [Home](https://anecs.net/) - Rethinking Security in Africa Confrontations between traditional and critical readings of security have been a visible feature of the post-9/11 security landscape. However, as is the case with many issues in international politics, Africa remains at the margins of critical knowledge production, as countries in the continent survive at the mercy of the geopolitics of
- [Projects](https://anecs.net/projects/) - Research & Publication Strategic Exclusion, Co-option & Containment: Towards an Integrative Theory of State-CSOs RelationsEmeka Thaddues Njoku The Jihadists are Coming! Abyssal Thinking & Spatial Politics of Un/Knowing in Ghana’s Terrorism DiscourseMuhammad Dan Suleiman CTS and IndigeneityShirley Achieng’ and Samwel Oando Capacity Building & Networking Join the Network
- [News & Articles](https://anecs.net/news-articles/) - Join the Network
- [Team](https://anecs.net/team/) - In Ubuntu, We Advance Critical Security Scholarship in Africa Board of Advisors Executive Committee Staff Join the Network
- [Membership](https://anecs.net/membership/) - Membership Benefits As a member of ANECS, you will be joining a vibrant community of scholars dedicated to advancing critical security research and knowledge dissemination in Africa. By becoming a member, you will: Contribute to a ground-breaking network: Be part of a network that challenges dominant security narratives and promotes alternative perspectives. Connect with like-minded
- [Partnership](https://anecs.net/partnership/) - Partner with Us We invite partnerships with like-minded organizations, institutions, and individuals who share our vision of a just and peaceful region. By collaborating with us, you can: Enhance your organization's impact: Leverage our expertise and network to achieve shared goals. Expand your reach: Access new audiences and opportunities through our platform. Contribute to knowledge
- [About](https://anecs.net/about/) - Promoting Critical Security Research and Knowledge Dissemination in Africa We believe that traditional approaches to security have fallen short in addressing the complex challenges facing the region. Our mission is to promote alternative perspectives that delve deeper into the root causes of insecurity. Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars (ANeCS) is a network dedicated to
- [Contact](https://anecs.net/contact/) - Contact Us Ghana: P. O. Box KT 614Kotobabi, Accra Kenya: 125 Wabera StreetNairobi
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## Teams

- [Wendi Njeri](https://anecs.net/team/wendi-njeri/) - Executive Coordinator Wendi Njeri is a final-year undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, with a concentration in Development Studies and a minor in Environmental Studies, at United States International University–Africa (USIU-A). She is the founder of Books in Baskets Mini-Libraries, a community-based organization aimed at improving access to books and cultivating
- [Shirley Gabriella Achieng’, PhD](https://anecs.net/team/shirley-gabriella-achieng-phd/) - Executive Director Shirley Gabriella Achieng’ is the Executive Director and inaugural co-convener of the Africa Network of Critical Security Scholars (ANeCS). She is an Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at the United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa). She is a 2020 Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships recipient, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and
- [Muhammad Dan Suleiman, PhD, AFHEA](https://anecs.net/team/muhammad-dan-suleiman-phd-afhea/) - Team Lead Muhammad Dan Suleiman is a Ghanaian academic, researcher, and analyst with over a decade of combined experience in teaching, research, media, industry, and policy engagement. He is an Assistant Professor of International Relations at King Fahd University (KFUPM), Saudi Arabia. Before joining KFUPM, he was a research associate and lecturer at Curtin University
- [Omar Jassey](https://anecs.net/team/omar-jassey/) - Head of Finance and Mentor Omar Jassey brings a unique blend of finance, accounting, and research expertise. With over a decade of professional experience, Omar is vital in overseeing the organisation’s financial operations and ensuring fiscal responsibility while supporting ANeCS’s mission to promote innovative approaches to politics and security in West Africa. Omar earned a
- [Koufta Diallo](https://anecs.net/team/koufta-diallo/) - Web Manager Koufta Diallo volunteers as the Web Manager for ANeCs, where he oversees the design, optimization, and management of their digital presence. He holds a BA in Communication Design from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. With over a decade of experience and a reputation for delivering clean, impactful visuals, he has
- [Sulayman Jawo](https://anecs.net/team/sulayman-jawo/) - Accountant & Senior Mentor Sulayman is a seasoned Chartered Accountant with over 14 years of professional experience in financial management, auditing, strategic planning and financial reporting. As the Accountant at ANeCS, Sulayman oversees financial operations, ensures compliance with internal controls, and enhances organisational efficiency through rigorous and stringent best financial practices. Sulayman holds professional qualifications
- [Alhassan Tahiru](https://anecs.net/team/alhassan-tahiru/) - Executive Coordinator Alhassan Tahiru is a researcher with a background in conflict, peace studies, and international relations. He holds a Master's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies from the Social Sciences University of Ankara , Turkey, and a second Masters in Peace Research and International Relations at the University of Tubingen, Germany. He obtained his
- [Lerato Kolisang](https://anecs.net/team/lerato-kolisang/) - Executive Coordinator Lerato Kolisang is a Development Practitioner, born and bred in Maseru, Lesotho. She holds a Master of Arts degree in Development Studies from the National University of Lesotho, a Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies and Philosophy from the same institution and a Diploma in Business Management from Amity University. Ms. Kolisang has
- [Guyo Sankala Sama](https://anecs.net/team/guyo-sankala-sama/) - Executive Coordinator Guyo Sankala Sama is a Kenyan citizen based in Nairobi who is currently serving as the Executive Coordinator at ANeCS. He Holds an M.A in International Studies from the University of Nairobi and a B.A in Economics and Sociology from Egerton University, Kenya. Guyo has worked in the civil service for over nine
- [Emeka Thaddues Njoku, PhD AFHEA](https://anecs.net/team/emeka-thaddues-njoku-phd-afhea/) - Head, Research Emeka Thaddues Njoku is the Research Head and an inaugural co-convenor of ANeCS. He is an Assistant Professor in the International Development Department at the University of Birmingham. His research focuses on global counter-terrorism norms and examines their impact on the spaces and agency of civil society organisations. He has also explored the
- [Father Didace Kamana](https://anecs.net/team/father-didace-kamana/) - Head, Memberships & Partnerships Father Didace Kamana is the Memberships & Partnerships Head of ANeCS. He is a PhD candidate in Peace and Conflict Studies at the University of Otago, where his research critiques Kenya's counter-terrorism strategies, highlighting their Eurocentric and state-centric frameworks. Father Kamana’s research argues for the need to incorporate local knowledge and
- [Priscilla Haingo Plat](https://anecs.net/team/priscilla-haingo-plat/) - Diaspora Lead Priscilla Haingo Plat is an accomplished professional with expertise in diaspora diplomacy, international development, and peacebuilding. She combines multidisciplinary knowledge and practical experience to drive impactful initiatives across the African diaspora and the continent. With a background in designing, implementing, and monitoring projects in electoral assistance, regional security, diaspora civic engagement, and higher
- [Sherif Heiman Shaban](https://anecs.net/team/sherif-heiman-shaban/) - Head, Administration Sherif Heiman Shaban brings a strong background in organisational management to ANeCS and is committed to participatory leadership and fostering teamwork. Sherif holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Political Science from the University of Ghana, Legon. He has accumulated extensive experience in program management and leadership roles. He has previously served as
- [Lawrence Katunga](https://anecs.net/team/lawrence-katunga/) - Head, Public Engagement and Outreach Lawrence Katunga is a Malawian with a robust academic and practical background in governance, regional integration, and interdisciplinary African studies. He holds an Erasmus Mundus MA in European Interdisciplinary African Studies, a prestigious European Union Scholarship program jointly offered by the University of Bayreuth (Germany), the University of Bordeaux-Montaigne (France),
- [Associate Professor David Mickler](https://anecs.net/team/associate-professor-david-mickler/) - Board Member David Mickler is Dean Global, Africa & Founding Director, Centre for Australia-Africa Relations, in the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global, and an Associate Professor of International Relations in the Faculty of Humanities, at Curtin University, Perth. He is the incoming (2025) Co-Chair of the flagship Australia Africa Universities Network (AAUN), and he
- [Professor Richard Jackson](https://anecs.net/team/professor-richard-jackson/) - Board Member Professor Richard Jackson holds the Leading Thinker Chair in Peace Studies at the University of Otago, New Zealand, and he is the Co-Director of Te Ao O Rongomaraeroa | The National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies (NCPACS). He is the founding editor and current editor-in-chief of the journal Critical Studies on Terrorism, and
- [Professor Melvis Ndiloseh](https://anecs.net/team/professor-melvis-ndiloseh/) - Board Member Prof. Melvis Ndiloseh is an Associate Professor of international studies and Law. She has over twelve years of experience in teaching, research/consulting, policy analysis/advisory and programme management with International and research institutions like The Carter Center, IIDEA, AU, UN, SIPRI, OSIWA, Social Impact, and others. Her areas of specialization are democratic governance, human
- [Professor PLO Lumumba](https://anecs.net/team/professor-plo-lumumba/) - Board Chair Prof. PLO Lumumba is a Professor of Public Law, a holder of an LL.D (Doctor of Laws) on the Law of the Sea from the University of Ghent, Belgium, Master of Laws degree and Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Nairobi. Prof PLO Lumumba holds an honorary Degree of Doctor of

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