African Transitional Justice Network | Jasmina | Friends Activity https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/members/jasmina/activity/friends/ Activity feed for Jasmina's friends. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:10:26 +0200 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ac68544fbc0a7016cdf559ac27bb98cf Jonas posted an update in the group Transitional AI Justice https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/679/ Wed, 20 May 2026 13:34:24 +0200

Call for Papers | Interdisciplinary Conference ‘Transitional Justice beyond the rule-based world order: Interdisciplinary perspectives on peace and justice’ https://www.kiu.europa-uni.de/en/kiu-news-events/events-kiu/upcoming-events/2026/20260615-callforpapers-transitional-justice/index.html

Call for Papers | Interdisciplinary Conference ‘Transitional Justice beyond the rule-based world order: Interdisciplinary perspectives on peace and justice’ • European University Viadrina
European University Viadrina Frankfurt (Oder) and the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy invite scholars and practitioners to submit abstracts for an international interdisciplinary conference on Transitional Justice, taking place on 1–2 December 2026 in Frankfurt (Oder). The conference will explore how societies address grave human rights violations, rebuild institutions, restore trust, and pursue peace and justice amid shifting global orders and new forms of conflict. | Submission deadline: 15 June 2026.
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]]> 0 41916a934a9099bf706bf659dc57ebde The Price of Inclusion: Are We Sacrificing African Identity at the Altar of International Norms? Across our continent, peacebuilding and transitional justice processes continue to be measured against a liberal yardstick that was never designed with Africa in mind. In our pursuit of international legitimacy of being seen as modern, civilised, compliant we have too often traded away the very cultural foundations that make reconciliation meaningful to the communities we serve. This is what I call the price of inclusion: the quiet erosion of indigenous knowledge, local ritual, and community-owned healing in exchange for frameworks that look good in donor reports but land poorly on the ground. The gap between international norms and local realities is not a technical problem. It is a political one. And it will not be closed by adding an "African perspective" paragraph to an otherwise Western framework. What it demands is co-created, culturally resonant, and locally owned peacebuilding built with communities, not for them. So, at what point does alignment with international standards become a barrier to genuine African-led transitional justice? https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/653/ Tue, 19 May 2026 12:21:03 +0200

The Price of Inclusion: Are We Sacrificing African Identity at the Altar of International Norms?

Across our continent, peacebuilding and transitional justice processes continue to be measured against a liberal yardstick that was never designed with Africa in mind. In our pursuit of international legitimacy of being seen as modern, civilised,…Read More

]]> 0 acdbceea44fe3f633b5cdafb0a47ba60 South Sudan, Mali, Burundi, and the DRC carry deep wounds from years of conflict, displacement, poverty, and gender-based violence — wounds that don’t disappear when the fighting stops. The psychosocial toll is real: fractured communities, eroded trust, and individuals left to cope with trauma largely on their own Through our multi-year partnership with Impunity Watch, this week we launched a training manual and toolkit designed to strengthen the capacity of local actors to address trauma, support healing, and embed mental health and psychosocial support within transitional justice, peacebuilding, and reconciliation work in these four contexts. https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/436/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:29:55 +0200

South Sudan, Mali, Burundi, and the DRC carry deep wounds from years of conflict, displacement, poverty, and gender-based violence — wounds that don’t disappear when the fighting stops. The psychosocial toll is real: fractured communities, eroded trust, and individuals left to cope with trauma largely on their own
Through our multi-year par…Read More

]]> 0 c642c7bb3dada6aff45f1ab46f0c3272 What shaped peace and security in West Africa in 2025 — and what risks lie ahead in 2026? The Annual Peace and Security Outlook analyses key governance and human security trends across the region, highlighting emerging risks and vulnerabilities to inform targeted strategic interventions. The report examines four thematic areas: • Democracy and Governance • Organised Crime and Violent Extremism • Gender, Peace and Security • Environmental Security 🔎 Read the full report: bit.ly/3N46waw https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/375/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:35:12 +0200

What shaped peace and security in West Africa in 2025 — and what risks lie ahead in 2026?

The Annual Peace and Security Outlook analyses key governance and human security trends across the region, highlighting emerging risks and vulnerabilities to inform targeted strategic interventions.
The report examines four thematic areas:
• Dem…Read More

]]> 0 b9f3b42593ed455af10a0abe46c7308f 25 years after UNSCR 1325, where does West Africa stand on the Women, Peace and Security agenda? Our new report, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐂𝐑 𝟏𝟑𝟐𝟓 @𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, contributes to the global reflection on a quarter‑century of WPS implementation by offering a regional perspective on achievements, persistent challenges, and lessons learned. The report identifies emerging opportunities and provides strategic recommendations for strengthening women’s leadership in peacebuilding and governance. It also outlines concrete pathways for sustaining the WPS agenda in the context of evolving peace and security dynamics in West Africa. 🔗 Access the full publication: bit.ly/46tUjmc https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/373/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:33:48 +0200

25 years after UNSCR 1325, where does West Africa stand on the Women, Peace and Security agenda?

Our new report, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐔𝐍𝐒𝐂𝐑 𝟏𝟑𝟐𝟓 @𝟐𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚, contributes to the global reflection on a quarter‑century of WPS implementation by offering a regional perspective on achievements, persistent ch…Read More

]]> 0 e44c8c176d9b8b4165d12558d004714a Jonas posted an update in the group Transitional AI Justice https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/253/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 06:13:56 +0200

Join us at the inaugural Africa Just AI Conference, themed Grounding AI Governance in Justice (30–31 March 2026). We will present a paper titled “The Redress Clause for Transitional AI Impacts” by Jonas Kgomo, a transitional justice mechanism for addressing societal impacts of AI.
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]]> 0 c0089c9b100ab84582496b25ad4975ba URGENT ALERT: DRONE ATTACKS ON CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IN MINEMBWE South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo | March 26, 2026 BACKGROUND The Action Pour le Developpement des Jeunes au Congo (ADJC) a humanitarian and development organizations operating in the midlands and highlands of Uvira, Fizi, and Itombwe issues this urgent alert regarding repeated targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure in Minembwe, Fizi Territory, South Kivu Province, DRC. KEY INCIDENTS • March 25, 2025 (~4:00 PM): Community radio station TUUNGANE (Madegu Centre) destroyed by FARDCattributed drone strikes — its third destruction within one month. • March 25, 2025 (night): Drone strikes on Kiziba village destroyed civilian homes and killed livestock — the primary livelihood source for local communities. • March 23, 2026 (night): The 5th CELPA Church in Ilundu destroyed, depriving the community of a vital spiritual and social gathering space. HUMANITARIAN CONTEXT These attacks occur against the backdrop of a total humanitarian blockade lasting more than one year, severely restricting access to assistance for civilian populations already suffering nearly nine years of violence. The prolonged shutdown of Vodacom telecommunications for almost two months has further isolated communities and impeded emergency response and documentation of violations. Victims include innocent children, women, and elderly people who cannot access adequate medical care. Alleged perpetrators include FARDC, Burundi National Defense Forces (FDNB), Wazalendo armed groups, and foreign mercenaries. LEGAL CONCERNS These attacks — targeting civilians far from active frontlines who pose no military threat — constitute serious violations of international humanitarian law, including the principles of distinction between civilians and combatants and the protection of civilian property. URGENT CALLS TO ACTION • Publicly and unequivocally condemn attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure; • Demand immediate cessation of drone strikes in populated areas; • Ensure safe and unhindered humanitarian access to the population of Minembwe; • Conduct independent and impartial investigations to identify those responsible; • Break the silence surrounding the Minembwe crisis and amplify the voices of victims. Despite more than ten alerts issued by the Action Pour le Developpement des Jeunes au Congo (ADJC), the international communi ty, media, and humanitarian actors have remained largely silent. Silence in the face of serious violations of international humanitarian law may be perceived as implicit tolerance. Urgent and responsible action is required. https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/237/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:22:29 +0200

URGENT ALERT: DRONE ATTACKS ON CIVILIAN INFRASTRUCTURE IN
MINEMBWE
South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo | March 26, 2026
BACKGROUND
The Action Pour le Developpement des Jeunes au Congo (ADJC) a humanitarian and development organizations
operating in the midlands and highlands of Uvira, Fizi, and Itombwe issues this urgent alert regarding…Read More

]]> 0 92ce1ad12c438e9d747b3944a310dc1e As the ITJA project moves toward closure, we convened in Accra not to conclude, but to consolidate. This roundtable was a moment to interrogate what has been built, honour the lessons carried by practitioners across the continent, and consider how this work can be carried forward. The work of transitional justice in Africa continues, evolving, grounded in experience, and carried forward by those committed to lasting change. https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/196/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 05:19:55 +0200

As the ITJA project moves toward closure, we convened in Accra not to conclude, but to consolidate.

This roundtable was a moment to interrogate what has been built, honour the lessons carried by practitioners across the continent, and consider how this work can be carried forward.

The work of transitional justice in Africa continues,…Read More

]]> 0 be0c7cc22e1c8ea95cd01c647ebe09db I am writing a paper on mass movements and TJ, focusing on how mass movements can catalyse transitional justice processes (or discussions that call for some of the TJ recommendations) and positive transitions that contribute to more peaceful, violence-free societies. I am interested in how TJ can leverage some of these organic, informal structures and the often issue-induced mass movements for peace. CSVR recently hosted a webinar on this topic, and the Global Learning Hub hosted a panel on this during the October 2025 GLH Conference. I will consolidate and draw inspiration from some of the reflections and discussion points on my paper expanding them with case studies - particularly Sudan mass protests (2019), Gen Z protests in Kenya (2024), Burkina Faso (2014), Gen-Z mass protests in Nepal (2025), Tunisia (Arab Spring, 2011), student-led mass protests in Bangladesh (2024-2025) and Gabon (2023). https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/156/ Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:32:00 +0200

I am writing a paper on mass movements and TJ, focusing on how mass movements can catalyse transitional justice processes (or discussions that call for some of the TJ recommendations) and positive transitions that contribute to more peaceful, violence-free societies. I am interested in how TJ can leverage some of these organic, informal structures…Read More

]]> 0 e82e40f5ce033800a4a8a0a7311134b4 Last week, i was excited to facilitate two classes on human rights and transitional justice in Africa, for the 2026 cohorts of the LLM/Mphil students at the Center for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa. This was a particularly exciting experience for me considering that just 7 years back, i was also a student at this prestigious institution and program https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/153/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:17:48 +0200

Last week, i was excited to facilitate two classes on human rights and transitional justice in Africa, for the 2026 cohorts of the LLM/Mphil students at the Center for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

This was a particularly exciting experience for me considering that just 7 years back, i was also a student at this…Read More
]]> 0 c5f0fe131e519d0783cee7ca3f693eaf This is such a fantastic database - makes me glad - thank you. https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/148/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:13:57 +0200

This is such a fantastic database – makes me glad – thank you.

]]> 0 71bc05a65da6075dc9bb4202f3f2c386 Last December, the CSVR launched the African Transitions Tracker, a first-of-a-kind analytical report tracking [political] transitions across the continent. We look to produce two editions per year. https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/140/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:43:11 +0200

Last December, the CSVR launched the African Transitions Tracker, a first-of-a-kind analytical report tracking [political] transitions across the continent. We look to produce two editions per year.

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]]> 0 167a7deedfab10d34a96c462c7e16494 Last week, the African Union Commission (TJ team) said a warm goodbye (or see you soon?) to Annie Izere (GIZ office to the AU), as she prepares to leave Addis to higher responsibility in West Africa. Thank you Annie for being such a wonderful partner over the years. https://www.africantjnetwork.org.za/activity/p/138/ Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:44:46 +0200

Last week, the African Union Commission (TJ team) said a warm goodbye (or see you soon?) to Annie Izere (GIZ office to the AU), as she prepares to leave Addis to higher responsibility in West Africa.

Thank you Annie for being such a wonderful partner over the years.

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