Global Conversation on Countering Violent Extremism in Africa

The series, Countering Violent Extremism in Africa, is a project in partnership with the Center for African Studies at Howard University and the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, George Mason University.

The project focuses on extreme violence, conflict, peacemaking and peacebuilding in the Sahel region of West Africa, in particular. Led by former GMU and now Harvard University Professor, Daniel Agbiboa, the series consists of three “global conversations” on “Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Youth,” “Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Religion,” and “Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Women” to be held over a three year period, 2019-2021.

It will culminate in an international symposium and an edited volume on combating extreme violence and making durable peace in Africa.

Events

Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Youth

The first session of the series took place on Oct. 16, 2019. The lead presenter was Dr. Daniel Agbiboa, and the respondents were Dr. Dorina Bekoe and Dr. Nelson Oppong. 

Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Religion

In this second session of the series, on October 29 and 30, 2020, we seek to interrogate the role that religion plays in the context of preventing/countering violent extremism (P/CVE) in Africa and beyond. We also hope to identify and discuss opportunities and possibilities for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to effectively engage religion and religious actors in processes of P/CVE and building sustainable peace.

Countering Violent Extremism in Africa: The Role of Women

The third session of the series is TBA.

International Symposium

The International Symposium is TBA.