2000 and Black: The Towering Influence of Fela Kuti in the Rise of Afrobeat
By Tevin Nzei Shayo oh, nah Shayo oh, igbo-oh It could be laughable a decade, or so ago, for one to imagine Afrobeat on the global scene. Think of the introductory punch in Burna Boy’s Last Last. But this predates the rise of Burna Boy to global stardom. The...
The Role of Gender in Conflict Management and Peacebuilding in Kenya: The case of Women’s Organisations
By Betty Too Conflict management is a process that involves identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. The starting point in conflict management is the identification of sources of conflict (Rahim, 2002). Identification is then...
Assessing the Peace and Security Council’s Response to the Implications of Cyber Security to the Continental Peace and Security Landscape
By Johannes Hilling On July 27th, it was reported that a cyber-attack on Kenya’s eCitizen platform and M Pesa services was conducted, resulting in the disruption of the payment service as well as the processing of eVisas and other government services (Mwai &...
Impact of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Participation in Africa: Case Studies of Rwanda and Tanzania’s Gender Quota Experience
By Saturnin M. Agramako and Aquinata N. Agonga Despite global advancements in gender equality, women continue to be significantly underrepresented in political decision-making roles, prompting many countries to adopt gender quotas as a means of promoting women's...
Digitalisation and Public Policy
By Movine Omondi Digitalisation is reshaping public policy worldwide, and especially in the emerging economies, as highlighted by the McKinsey & Company Report on Transforming Government through digitisation. The shift towards online governance promises enhanced...
Programmes
The Continental Audit
The Continental Audit is a monthly Public Dialogue Series curated and hosted by CSSR-A for a wholesome public experience. The Series fosters a candid reflection on Africa’s unique history, contemporary opportunities and challenges alike, and the Future Agenda. The series also offers an opportunity for in-depth and timely consideration of crosscutting issues by a diverse pool of experts for public information and engagement.
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This section offers resources that provide concise information on CSSR-A’s key subjects of focus. The pieces shall present nuanced updates on global and regional updates with impact on African Affairs including emerging issues, insights, news and current events, and analysis drawn from a diverse pool of experts.
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Podcasts
Here, there will be recordings of thought-provoking conversations with experts from diverse fields and emerging trends as we amplify voices, dissect ideas, and unearth perspectives that shape multidimensional discourses on critical issues and experiences on the African continent.
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This is a vibrant repository of diverse viewpoints and informed analysis. Here, we delve into the latest trends, dissect pressing issues, and offer fresh perspectives on topics shaping our world.
Expert Spotlight
Movine Omondi
Founder CSSR-A
Assessing the Peace and Security Council’s Response to the Implications of Cyber Security to the Continental Peace and Security Landscape
By Johannes Hilling On July 27th, it was reported that a cyber-attack on Kenya’s eCitizen platform and M Pesa services was conducted, resulting in the disruption of the payment service as well as the processing of eVisas and other government services (Mwai &...
Linus Kawuondi
Co-Founder CSSR-A
Impact of Gender Quotas on Women’s Political Participation in Africa: Case Studies of Rwanda and Tanzania’s Gender Quota Experience
By Saturnin M. Agramako and Aquinata N. Agonga Despite global advancements in gender equality, women continue to be significantly underrepresented in political decision-making roles, prompting many countries to adopt gender quotas as a means of promoting women's...
Joyce Raichenah
Research Consultant
2000 and Black: The Towering Influence of Fela Kuti in the Rise of Afrobeat
By Tevin Nzei Shayo oh, nah Shayo oh, igbo-oh It could be laughable a decade, or so ago, for one to imagine Afrobeat on the global scene. Think of the introductory punch in Burna Boy’s Last Last. But this predates the rise of Burna Boy to global stardom. The...
Featured Publications
2000 and Black: The Towering Influence of Fela Kuti in the Rise of Afrobeat
By Tevin Nzei Shayo oh, nah Shayo oh, igbo-oh It could be laughable a decade, or so ago, for one to imagine Afrobeat on the global scene. Think of the introductory punch in Burna Boy’s Last Last. But this predates the rise of Burna Boy to global stardom. The...
The Role of Gender in Conflict Management and Peacebuilding in Kenya: The case of Women’s Organisations
By Betty Too Conflict management is a process that involves identifying, addressing, and resolving conflicts in a constructive manner. The starting point in conflict management is the identification of sources of conflict (Rahim, 2002). Identification is then...
Assessing the Peace and Security Council’s Response to the Implications of Cyber Security to the Continental Peace and Security Landscape
By Johannes Hilling On July 27th, it was reported that a cyber-attack on Kenya’s eCitizen platform and M Pesa services was conducted, resulting in the disruption of the payment service as well as the processing of eVisas and other government services (Mwai &...