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RECENT EVENTS
Book Signing - Jacques L. Koko
Mr. Koko discussed his new book on conflict transformation and peacemaking on Monday, May 12, 2008, NSU Main Campus.
The title of the book is: "National Conference as a Strategy for Conflict Transformation and Peacemaking: The Legacy of the
Republic of Benin Model". Further information -- Click Here
Concept of Technology for Peace
The Africa Peace and Conflict Network held a presentation and workshop directed by Bob Creo of Mediators Beyond Borders.
The event was held on, Monday, 14 April 2008 at 3:00pm, in the Maltz Psychology Building on NSU's main campus. The
concept of Technology for Peace Media portrayals of child soldiers in movies such as Blood Diamond, are dishearteningly
accurate. Many civil wars today are fueled by child soldiers who are directed by cell phone technology, a key communication
instrument of war. In contrast, women directed by cell phone technology have acted together and enabled peace talks to be
successful. How can cell phones and technology further their voice for peace and peace making?
The workshop took an interactive approach to how cell phone technology and video games can empower youth and women to
promote peacemaking and peace building. Bob Creo outlined a platform explaining civil conflicts in the developing world
where technology is limited. The challenge for participants in the workshop was to think about how we can further utilize cell
phone technology as the core technology component of peace.
Global Crisis in the 21st Century: A Comparison of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia
Nova Southeastern University, Knight Auditorium (Carl DeSantis Building). This event was sponsored by the Graduate School
of Humanities and Social Sciences - Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (which includes APCN), the Farquhar
College of Arts and Science, the Fischler School of Education, and the office of the President at NSU. Panelists included Marie
Cimanuka, a survivor of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Karl Wycoff, the director of the Office of
Central African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State. Mitonga Zongwe, a political officer at the United Nations. He is
Congolese and has worked with the African Union peacekeeping mission. Abukar Arman, a Somali activist and freelance
writer. He has published many articles on the Somali conflict. Ahmednur Hassan, a recent refugee from Somalia. He fled from
government persecution and was granted refugee status by the United Nations. Runyerera Londoni, a refugee from DRC and
a student at Lynn University. He works as a regional director with Americans for Informed Democracy. APCN members Jean-
Mathieu Essoh Essis and Mark Davidheiser. David Kilroy, an associate professor of history in the Farquhar College of Arts and
Sciences at NSU.
Elections, Governance, and Post-colonial Conflicts: Recent Electoral Contests in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria
Held in conjunction with the SHSS Residential Institute, at Nova Southeastern University's Main Campus.
Darfur Update: Grassroots perspectives from a local resident
Speaker: El-Noor Abu Bakr.
The Nature of War: Exploring Rules and Consequences
The NSU chapter of Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) and the SHSS Student Association explore these questions and
their possible answers at its summit “The Nature of War: Exploring Rules and Consequences.”
The Culture of War: Why We Continue to Embrace and Justify War in the 21st Century
Presenter: Dr. J. M. Essis
PAST EVENTS
APCN RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTE FALL 2007 SYMPOSIUM
Nova Southeastern University, Main Campus (Maltz Building), Davie, Florida
ISLAM, WEAPONS, WAR, AND US MILITARY ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICA
Intercultural Training and Conflict Knowledge for the U.S. Military: AFRICOM and cultural awareness training for Africa.
Presentation and discussion featuring US military trainers and personnel and AWG members.
Islamic Peacebuilding Presentation: Nonviolence and Peace in Islam.
Presenter: Dr. Abu-Nimer
Islamic Peacebuilding Workshop: Interfaith Dialogue: Limitations and Possibilities in the Middle East.
Presenter: Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University
Structure & Dynamics of Conflict in Africa: South Africa, Sudan, & Uganda.
AWG Panel Discussion
Proliferation of Small Arms in the Great Lakes Region: The Case of Kuria District in Kenya.
Presenter: Gladys Momani
Migration, Autochthony, and Conflict: The social marginalization of Gambian Manjacos.
Presenter: Dr. Mark Davidheiser
Institute for Community Peacebuilding Presents: Refugee Strategies: Why they don't work; how to make them work.
Presenter: Hamdesa Tuso
Connecting the Two Continents: Empowering Oromo refugees through education and networking.
Presenter: Hamdesa Tuso
The Situation of Oromo People on the Horn of Africa: Confronting the Oromo future.
Presenter: Hamdesa Tuso
Oromo Benefit Concert: Saturday, May 19th, 8:00 pm, Bulman Centre.
Benefit for Saphalo Education Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya. Presented by the Saphalo Education Foundation, Winnipeg
Chapter. Co-sponsored by the Institute for Community Peacebuilding. With support from Manitoba Interfaith Immigration
Council, the Oromo Youth Association of Manitoba and the Oromo Association of Manitoba.
Book Signing - Jacques L. Koko
Mr. Koko discussed his new book on conflict transformation and peacemaking on Monday, May 12, 2008, NSU Main Campus.
The title of the book is: "National Conference as a Strategy for Conflict Transformation and Peacemaking: The Legacy of the
Republic of Benin Model". Further information -- Click Here
Concept of Technology for Peace
The Africa Peace and Conflict Network held a presentation and workshop directed by Bob Creo of Mediators Beyond Borders.
The event was held on, Monday, 14 April 2008 at 3:00pm, in the Maltz Psychology Building on NSU's main campus. The
concept of Technology for Peace Media portrayals of child soldiers in movies such as Blood Diamond, are dishearteningly
accurate. Many civil wars today are fueled by child soldiers who are directed by cell phone technology, a key communication
instrument of war. In contrast, women directed by cell phone technology have acted together and enabled peace talks to be
successful. How can cell phones and technology further their voice for peace and peace making?
The workshop took an interactive approach to how cell phone technology and video games can empower youth and women to
promote peacemaking and peace building. Bob Creo outlined a platform explaining civil conflicts in the developing world
where technology is limited. The challenge for participants in the workshop was to think about how we can further utilize cell
phone technology as the core technology component of peace.
Global Crisis in the 21st Century: A Comparison of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia
Nova Southeastern University, Knight Auditorium (Carl DeSantis Building). This event was sponsored by the Graduate School
of Humanities and Social Sciences - Department of Conflict Analysis and Resolution (which includes APCN), the Farquhar
College of Arts and Science, the Fischler School of Education, and the office of the President at NSU. Panelists included Marie
Cimanuka, a survivor of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Karl Wycoff, the director of the Office of
Central African Affairs in the U.S. Department of State. Mitonga Zongwe, a political officer at the United Nations. He is
Congolese and has worked with the African Union peacekeeping mission. Abukar Arman, a Somali activist and freelance
writer. He has published many articles on the Somali conflict. Ahmednur Hassan, a recent refugee from Somalia. He fled from
government persecution and was granted refugee status by the United Nations. Runyerera Londoni, a refugee from DRC and
a student at Lynn University. He works as a regional director with Americans for Informed Democracy. APCN members Jean-
Mathieu Essoh Essis and Mark Davidheiser. David Kilroy, an associate professor of history in the Farquhar College of Arts and
Sciences at NSU.
Elections, Governance, and Post-colonial Conflicts: Recent Electoral Contests in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria
Held in conjunction with the SHSS Residential Institute, at Nova Southeastern University's Main Campus.
Darfur Update: Grassroots perspectives from a local resident
Speaker: El-Noor Abu Bakr.
The Nature of War: Exploring Rules and Consequences
The NSU chapter of Americans for Informed Democracy (AID) and the SHSS Student Association explore these questions and
their possible answers at its summit “The Nature of War: Exploring Rules and Consequences.”
The Culture of War: Why We Continue to Embrace and Justify War in the 21st Century
Presenter: Dr. J. M. Essis
PAST EVENTS
APCN RESIDENTIAL INSTITUTE FALL 2007 SYMPOSIUM
Nova Southeastern University, Main Campus (Maltz Building), Davie, Florida
ISLAM, WEAPONS, WAR, AND US MILITARY ENGAGEMENT IN AFRICA
Intercultural Training and Conflict Knowledge for the U.S. Military: AFRICOM and cultural awareness training for Africa.
Presentation and discussion featuring US military trainers and personnel and AWG members.
Islamic Peacebuilding Presentation: Nonviolence and Peace in Islam.
Presenter: Dr. Abu-Nimer
Islamic Peacebuilding Workshop: Interfaith Dialogue: Limitations and Possibilities in the Middle East.
Presenter: Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer of American University
Structure & Dynamics of Conflict in Africa: South Africa, Sudan, & Uganda.
AWG Panel Discussion
Proliferation of Small Arms in the Great Lakes Region: The Case of Kuria District in Kenya.
Presenter: Gladys Momani
Migration, Autochthony, and Conflict: The social marginalization of Gambian Manjacos.
Presenter: Dr. Mark Davidheiser
Institute for Community Peacebuilding Presents: Refugee Strategies: Why they don't work; how to make them work.
Presenter: Hamdesa Tuso
Connecting the Two Continents: Empowering Oromo refugees through education and networking.
Presenter: Hamdesa Tuso
The Situation of Oromo People on the Horn of Africa: Confronting the Oromo future.
Presenter: Hamdesa Tuso
Oromo Benefit Concert: Saturday, May 19th, 8:00 pm, Bulman Centre.
Benefit for Saphalo Education Foundation in Nairobi, Kenya. Presented by the Saphalo Education Foundation, Winnipeg
Chapter. Co-sponsored by the Institute for Community Peacebuilding. With support from Manitoba Interfaith Immigration
Council, the Oromo Youth Association of Manitoba and the Oromo Association of Manitoba.
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