Dr Joseph Paulinus Ekong is a seasoned researcher, project manager, political and development scientist with over 11 years of professional experience in the civil society sector garnered through the implementation of donor-funded programming and interventions in peace, conflict prevention & security, civic space protection, criminal justice, and…Read More

Transitional Justice Update: South Sudan (March 2026)
South Sudan continues to face significant challenges in its pursuit of peace and justice, as violence against civilians and resource-driven conflicts persist across the country. The following incidents highlight the urgent need for effective transitional justice mechanisms and strengthened…Read More

Dear colleagues,
I am pleased to join the African Transitional Justice Network and to engage with such a distinguished community of practitioners and experts.
I look forward to exchanging experiences and learning from ongoing initiatives in transitional justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding across the continent.
I am particularly interested…Read More

Dear networks,
March 25, 2026, will go down in the history of Africa and the world: the UN General Assembly has taken a significant step forward by adopting a resolution that designates the transatlantic slave trade and racial slavery as “the gravest crimes against humanity.” Sponsored by Ghana, the resolution condemns neocolonialism and cal…Read More