October 2024

The role of customary dispute resolution in prompting peacebuilding in Ethiopian federation: The case of dubusha institution of the Gamo People

This study examines the role of the Dubusha, a customary dispute resolution mechanism of the Gamo people, in promoting peacebuilding within Ethiopia’s federation. A qualitative research approach and a case study design were employed, with extensive interviews of key informants and focus group discussions used to gather primary data. The results were analyzed through narrative and descriptive techniques. The...

Author(s): Zekarias Milkias, Ketema Wakijira and Misikir Milkias

December 2024

Core factors driving radicalization of youth in Mombasa County, Kenya

The study examined some of the core factors contributing to the radicalization of youth in Mombasa County, Kenya, proceeding from the premise that economic marginalization underlies the push and pull factors driving youth radicalization. Recently, the radicalization and recruitment of youth into violent extremist organizations (VEOs) such as Al Shabaab have increased in the Kenyan coastal areas, particularly in Kisauni,...

Author(s): Cosmas Ekwom Kamais