Dr Andrew E. Poku-Yaw Tchie

Converging Global Norms and Institutional Policies with Bottom-Up Approaches to the Protection of Civilians. The African continent has undergone changes, leading to different responses outside of the AU’s control. 🔗 brill.com/view/journals/…

At least 50 people were killed and several women and children abducted after armed men attacked a village in Nigeria's northwestern Zamfara state, a state lawmaker told Reuters on Friday. reuters.com/world/africa/a…

How to get away with mass murder: 4 tactics Ethiopia used to hide Tigray atrocities from the world theconversation.com/how-to-get-awa…

Very positive talking points from the AFRICOM Commander today on Nigeria, which he describes as a "very willing and capable partner" state.gov/digital-press-…

General Johnson Olony Thabo, commander of Agwelek forces, ordered his soldiers while going to Lou Nuer land : “Do not spare anyone or anything. Kill the old people, kill the children, kill all the animals even chickens, goats, and cows. This kind of order is very wrong and cruel. It is not just bad leadership it is a command to murder innocent people and destroy everything. That is a serious crime. Words like this create more hate and danger for normal people in South Sudan. The person who said it must answer for it so no more innocent lives are lost. #ssox #ssot

"Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria, who have been targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians..." - President Donald J. Trump

✅ Key Outcomes: This meeting is action-oriented, aiming to finalize a clear joint action plan, assign specific institutional roles, and establish sustainable coordination and monitoring mechanisms for maritime security programs across Africa. 🗓️ Two-Day Agenda: Day 1: High-level opening sessions and strategic updates from regional bodies and commissions. Day 2: Dedicated technical group work to draft and consolidate a detailed operational plan. 🌍 Critical Context: With over 90% of Africa's imports and exports transported by sea, securing these maritime corridors is a non-negotiable priority for the success of the African Continental Free Trade Area (#AfCFTA) and the growth of the continent's Blue Economy. 🔗 #MaritimeGovernance #TradeSecurity #AUMeeting #Agenda2063

@AUC_PAPS @_AfricanUnion @T4PAfrica @nupinytt

🚢 The @_AfricanUnion is convening a pivotal Consultative Meeting on a Joint Strategy for Maritime Security Governance, from 16 to 17 December 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 👥 Who's Attending: Bringing together the AUC, the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC), key development partners, and maritime security experts. 🎯 Core Objective: To align continental and regional efforts in combating piracy, securing vital maritime trade routes, and protecting the sustainable development of Africa’s Blue Economy—essential for the continent's future prosperity. 🏷️ #AUMaritime #AfricaWeWant #Security #BlueEconomy

Launch of the UK's Africa Approach: Baroness Chapman's speech 🙃🧐 gov.uk/government/spe…

@T4PAfrica is attending the @_AfricanUnion for the Consultative meeting on a Joint Strategy for Maritime Security Governance and Coordination Mechanism with presentation from Gulf of Guinea Commission (GGC) @AUC_PAPS @AU_DARBE #maritimesecurity

@Bankole_Adeoye & @NorwayinAddis @ACCORD_online @issafrica @nupinytt @NorwayMFA @_AfricanUnion @AUC_PAPS @NorwayAU@karishmad@DawitYK @DrATchie @CedricdeConing

Here are 5 out of 13 pillars proposed as a new framework for peacebuilding in our unmissable publication on “Consolidating African-Led Peacebuilding Efforts”. Download here; bit.ly/3KzWvkk.

…and another coup 😳

We are excited about the great conversations, pragmatic & forward-looking ideas shared at our seminar today. Here are some reinventive pathways some of our speakers gave on what Africa must do to strengthen its agency in a transforming Global Order.

1/2 Together with our co-hosts @Bankole_Adeoye & @NorwayinAddis, we are looking forward to our High-Level public seminar which, among others, will; 🔎 Analyse the contemporary global transformations & their implications for 🌍. @ACCORD_online @issafrica @nupinytt @NorwayMFA

How can Africa increase its agency to remain innovative & pragmatic in the face of dwindling resources & a retreat of multilateralism? Join TfP & AUC_PAPS for a public seminar on this timely issue. @ACCORD_online @issafrica @nupinytt @NorwayMFA

@T4PAfrica report #TheGambiaHasDecided: A Model for Intervention, or a Missed Opportunity? Unpacks the AU and ECOWAS-led interventions following the 2016 crisis trainingforpeace.org/wp-content/upl…

Briefed the Security Council today on @UNISFA_1 & #Abyei. Welcomed steps toward dialogue, urged withdrawal of all unauthorized armed actors & called for urgent support to humanitarian efforts & @UNPOL deployment. Peace in Abyei demands action.

Climate crisis is a daily reality for many African communities: how to try and protect them theconversation.com/climate-crisis…

Representatives of the Troika (US, UK, Norway) met in Oslo to reaffirm our profound disappointment with the decision of the Government of South Sudan to extend its transitional status and to discuss our future approach. Read our full statement below.

We share two key recommendations on how to advance the WPS Agenda in a shifting political order. Read the rest of our recommendations in our policy brief ➡️ bit.ly/430gmz1 @DrATchie @nanallz @nupinytt @issafrica @ACCORD_online @NorwayMFA #TfP30PeaceInAction