Past Fellows

Zimbabwe
Women Fellow

Lucy Mabhikwa is a development practitioner and gender activist with an Honours in Development Studies and a Master’s in Public Policy from Lupane State University, Zimbabwe. Passionate about empowering women and girls, Lucy began her advocacy in high school as a member of Zimbabwe's junior parliament, contributing to child representation in policy.

In 2017, she co-founded the Thalitha Koum Foundation Trust, focusing on issues affecting women and children. Her work emphasizes women’s rights and sustainable development. Lucy’s research interests include gender, community development, inclusive governance, and peacebuilding, shaping her commitment to societal change.

The Gambia
Women Fellow

Ya Sally Njie is a peace and development practitioner with five years’ experience in governance, election observation, rule of law, and gender justice. She has worked with the National Democratic Institute, WANEP-The Gambia, and the International Republican Institute, coordinating The Gambia’s first systemic long-term Elections Observation Program to enhance electoral transparency from 2020-2022. She also led efforts to amplify Gambian women’s voices during the 2018 Constitutional Review.

Ya Sally holds a Bachelor’s in Law from the University of The Gambia and is an ALC Fellow in Peace, Security, and Development. Her research interests include elections, African feminism, peace, and governance, bridging decolonial research with African peace practices.

Zimbabwe
African Scholars - Associate Fellow

Thandekile Moyo is a freelance writer and human rights defender from Southern Zimbabwe, using print, digital, and social media to highlight human rights abuses and promote civil rights. With over 104,500 Twitter followers (@mamoxn), she is a prominent voice for Matabeleland and women’s issues, often underrepresented in Zimbabwean activism.

Thandekile is a strong advocate for justice for victims of the 1983-1987 Gukurahundi Genocide, collecting survivor stories and sharing them through social media and the Daily Maverick. Her activism includes the hashtag #ZanupfMustGo, uniting Zimbabweans in opposition to authoritarianism and calling for accountability from the ruling party, Zanu PF.

South Sudan
African Women in Leadership & Peacebuilding

Catherine Charles M. Vitaliano, a law graduate from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, Kenya, leverages her legal expertise to empower young women’s participation in South Sudan’s national agenda. She has provided technical support to the Civil Society Representative on the Public Finance Management Oversight Committee and contributed to legislative reviews and constitutional reforms following the 2018 peace agreement.

Catherine co-founded the Citizen Taskforce on COVID-19 in South Sudan and is a member of notable networks, including the Nobel Women’s Initiative and South Sudan Human Rights Defender Network. Currently, she is an African Leadership Centre Women Fellow focused on governance, peace, and nation-building.

South Africa
African Women in Leadership & Peacebuilding

Shannon Arnold is a Young African Scholars Fellow pursuing an MSc in Global Leadership, Peace, and Society at King’s College London. She is an aspiring researcher with a focus on peace, security, and international affairs from African decolonial and feminist perspectives. Shannon earned her BA and BA Honours with Distinction in English Literature and Political Studies from Rhodes University, and her MPhil in African Studies with Distinction from the University of the Free State, South Africa.

Her research on gender-based violence in Rwanda examines intersectionality for peacebuilding. As a coordinator of #TheTotalShutdown movement, she contributed to South Africa's first Presidential GBV Summit and the National Strategic Plan on GBV and Femicide.

Pakistan
Associate Fellow

Momin Saqib is a Master’s scholar in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding and an Associate Fellow at the African Leadership Centre. He co-founded the Forbes-recognized social enterprise Tayaba Organisation, which created the 'H2O Wheel' to improve water access for rural Pakistani families, positively impacting vulnerable communities since 2016. Momin also led the ‘One Million Meals’ COVID-19 response in the UK, delivering 100,000+ meals to NHS workers, recognized by the Commonwealth and UK Prime Minister.

As the first non-European President of King’s College London Students’ Union (2017-18), Momin earned Honorary Life Membership and was awarded King’s Distinguished Alumni ‘In Service’ Award in 2021. A TEDx speaker on diversity, he continues to advocate for inclusive, culturally competent communities.

South Africa
Associate Fellow

Keenan, a South African researcher from Durban, focuses on conflict management, peacebuilding, and governance. After completing his LL.B. at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2019, he taught in the Street Law Programme, educating offenders at Westville Correctional Services. He served as a Programme Officer in the Research Department at ACCORD (2020-2022), where he worked on Sudan’s democratic transition and South Africa’s Social Cohesion National Action Plan, collaborating with officials from Sudan, South Sudan, and South Africa.

Previously, Keenan was a Project Assistant at Team Dynamix, supporting corporate-social sustainability in mining. He also contributed to Global Peace Secretariat initiatives and co-authored a research paper for the UN’s "Our Common Agenda" Report.

Somalia
African Scholar

AHMED IBRAHIM has more than 10 years of experience working with NGO & Research Think-tank’s, INGO, UN agencies and EU missions. Ahmed worked with the European Union Capacity Building mission to Somalia where he supported mission localization and familiarization. He also served as an electoral advisory officer to the UN Mission in Iraq, and as national long-term expert for the education and employment promotion programme of the GIZ/TVET project

Ahmed has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and a master’s degree in public administration from Mount Kenya University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation from Makerere University with professional certification in project management. Ahmed is a candidate of M.Sc. in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding and ALC fellow. He is interested in the areas of Outliers in Peacebuilding.

Guinea
African Scholar

A Statistician by training, Mamadou Saliou has a good understanding of geopolitics issues with years of experience both in international development and in banks. Holding a master’s degree in Data Mining ,he brings experience in evaluation and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data and statistical analysis, including quantifying qualitative information. He is currently a Fellow on the African Leadership Centre’s (ALC) Peace, Security and Development Fellowship Programme for African Scholars in partnership with King’s College London (KCL). His growing interest in Applied Research in development issues led him to use his skills in program impact evaluations, policy analysis during his experience with international humanitarian NGOs and multinational corporations in Morocco, France and in the Netherlands. Saliou aims to pursue his career by doing applied research in the field of security and conflict resolution.

Ethiopia
Associate Fellow

Sara Tadesse combines social justice and cultural change, transitioning from a career in architecture, where she worked on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, to focus on social advocacy. Moving to the UK, she experienced the challenges faced by ethnic minorities and studied Anthropology, Sociology, and African and Caribbean Studies at Kensington and Chelsea College.

Sara holds a degree in International Relations and African Studies from SOAS and is now pursuing an MSc in Global Leadership and Peacebuilding at King’s College London. She co-founded Ethionxtgen, a UK-Ethiopian youth initiative, and supports conflict-affected communities through fundraising for IDPs and refugees. Her research interests include security and conflict resolution.

Nigeria
Associate Fellow

Oyin is a business development strategist with expertise in organizational strategy and process design for social enterprises. She holds a bachelor’s in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, along with certifications in Entrepreneurship (Harvard), Women in Leadership, and Strategic Management (Lagos Business School). A Certified Management Consultant and WIMBIZ Associate, she is currently a Master’s scholar in Leadership and Development at the African Leadership Centre, King’s College London.

In 2004, Oyin represented African youth at the Global Summit of Women in Seoul. She co-founded the Youth Participatory Development Initiative in 2012 and the Eve Global Foundation in 2014, championing youth empowerment and gender advocacy. Her current focus is on impact management and sustainable program design for social enterprises.

Togo
Associate Fellow

Wokedje Homawoo, a Togolese-French advocate for women and youth, holds a BSc in International Management from the University of Manchester and The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is pursuing an MSc in Leadership & Development at King’s College London and is a Fellow with the African Leadership Centre’s Peace, Security, and Development Program.

In 2020, Wokedje led a fundraiser supporting Black women-owned businesses and global social causes aligned with the UN SDGs. She also contributed to The Hopenclass think tank, coordinating online course creation. Her research interests include education access and digital transformation, with a focus on achieving food security for Africa amid conflict and climate change.

South Africa
Early Career Women Fellow

Chelsea Cohen, a South Africa-based criminologist, holds an LLM in Criminology, Law, and Society from the University of Cape Town, where she studied sociopolitical factors in transnational crime and security in Africa. She is currently a Fellow on the African Leadership Centre’s Peace, Security, and Development Fellowship Programme for Early Career Women, in partnership with King’s College London.

With three years’ experience in NGOs like the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, Chelsea has focused on conflict resolution, social cohesion, and peacebuilding. She has also worked with the Public Protector’s Office and published on gender-based violence and UNSCR 1325. Her fellowship research targets community conflict and regional solutions to violence in Africa.

Burkina Faso
Early Career Women Fellows

Raïssa Roeaneba Zoungrana is a Developmental Economist from Burkina Faso. She holds a master’s in Macroeconomics and Development Management from Saint Thomas d’Aquin University and another in Gender, Population, and Development from the Pan African Institute of Development in Ouagadougou. Currently, she is a Fellow in the ALC’s Peace, Security, and Development Programme for Early Career Women with King’s College London.

With four years of experience in the non-profit sector, she has worked with organizations like International Service and AYID, where she led gender-focused projects. In 2020, she conducted a baseline study on internally displaced people in Ouagadougou and now leads an educational project for displaced children. Her research focuses on women’s access to resources, conflict resolution, and the future of displaced populations.

Botswana
Early Career Women Fellows

Gorata Chepete, a criminologist and public policy specialist from Botswana, holds a Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Botswana and a Diploma in Political Economic Risk Analysis from Stellenbosch University. She is currently a Fellow in the African Leadership Centre’s Peace, Security, and Development Programme for Early Career Women, in partnership with King’s College London.

Previously, Gorata collaborated with the African Union on the "Silencing the Guns" initiative, reporting on violence and insurgency across Africa. A two-year Model United Nations peace ambassador, she focuses on peacekeeping strategies for African states. Her research interests include transnational crime, terrorism, governance, and gender issues.

Tanzania
Associate Fellow

Ms. Susanne Mbise is an Associate Fellow on the Peace, Security and Development Fellowship Programme for African Scholars at the African Leadership Centre (ALC). She has a BA in Public Relations and Advertising, and an MA in Mass Communication from University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; and is currently pursuing an MSc in Security, Leadership and Society at King’s College London. Susanne has worked for more than six years with the Delegation of the European Union to Tanzania and to the East African Community (EAC) as a Press and Information Officer, under the Political, Press and Information Section. Previously, she also worked as a Tutorial Assistance at the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Dar es Salaam. Susanne looks forward to widening her research and analytical skills and knowledge in geopolitics, peace and security, as well as socio-political issues.  

Somalia
Associate Fellow

Mr. Abdullahi Rage is an Associate Fellow on the Peace, Security and Development Fellowship Programme for African Scholars at the African Leadership Centre (ALC). He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Development with Honors from King’s College London and is currently undertaking a Master’s Degree in Security, Leadership and Society at the African Leadership Centre (ALC), King’s College London. He is the Co-Founder and Chairman of Somali Development Organisation (SDO), a UK-registered, non-profit and non-governmental humanitarian organisation that helps local communities in Somalia tackle poverty, particularly, through the advancement of education. His research interests, which originate from his personal experience of civil war in Somalia, are embedded in peace, security and development, particularly in post-conflict countries.

Kenya
Early Career Women Fellow

Miss Halima M. Ahmed is a Fellow on the Peace, Security and Development Fellowship Programme for Early Career African Women at the African Leadership Centre (ALC). She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from Riara University, Kenya and a Master’s Degree in Development Studies from United States International University - Africa. Halima’s work over the last three years has focused on knowledge production on various developmental issues in East Africa. In her most recent work as a Social Science researcher and lecturer, Halima taught modules on globalization, theories of diplomacy and development, African relations and regional affairs. Her research interests include: international development, migration and remittances. Halima has published on “The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth in Kenya: A Case Study of Kenya’s Special Economic Zones”, in the International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovation (IJMCI).

Ghana
Early Career Women Fellow

Leonie Mills is a Fellow on the Peace, Security and Development Fellowship Programme for Early Career African Women at the African Leadership Centre (ALC). She completed her undergraduate degree in International Politics and Security Studies from the University of Sheffield, where shed formed a new student society called the African Affairs Network. Leonie also holds a Master’s Degree in Security, Leadership and Society from King’s College London. She previously worked in a business consultancy that specialises supporting women in the corporate sector, and for the social enterprise Ubele, as part of their Young Emerging Leaders Collective championing social justice and community organising for the Black, Asian and Ethnic minority community. Leonie is also the co-founder of an online platform, the African Youth Security Network that seeks to connect and centre young African voices in peace and security discourse. Her research interests include: corruption and governance, terrorism, and the role of women in post-conflict.

Nigeria
Early Career Women Fellows

Fakhrriyyah Hashim Abdallah is a Fellow in the Peace, Security, and Development Programme for Early Career African Women at the African Leadership Centre (ALC). She holds a Bachelor’s in Finance from Abu Dhabi University and a Master’s in Emerging Economies and Inclusive Development from King’s College London.

Fakhrriyyah has worked with Netaq for IT Solutions in the UAE, Girl Child Concerns in Borno State, and the Nigerian Vice Presidency. She launched #ArewaMeToo, raising awareness on sexual violence in Northern Nigeria, and founded #NorthNormal to highlight SGBV policy issues. As a founding member of the Feminist Coalition, she supported Nigeria’s #EndSARS protests. Her research focuses on local economic development, climate conflict, and feminist responses to SGBV in Nigeria.

Egypt
Early Career Women Fellows

Sara Soumaya Abed, a feminist researcher based in Cairo, is a Fellow in the Peace, Security, and Development Programme for Early Career African Women at the African Leadership Centre (ALC). She holds an MA in Human Rights from University College London and has worked with HarassMap, CARE International Egypt, and as a teaching assistant at the British University in Egypt.

Sara was involved in Operation Anti-Sexual Harassment (OpAntiSH) during Egypt's 25 Jan revolution. Her research explores intersections of queer theory, feminist political economy, cyberfeminism, and labor rights in sex work. She has published work on gender-based violence in Egypt and the identity of sex workers in Kohl Journal.

Kenya
African Scholars Fellow

Ms. Ivy Nyawira holds a BA in Sociology and Philosophy from the University of Nairobi and serves as the Head of Programmes and Admin at the Resource Center for Women and Girls (RCWG) in Kenya. RCWG supports young women and girls from rural areas through personal development, empowerment, leadership training, and safe spaces for learning and networking.

In 2014, Ivy received a Washa fellowship, focusing on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) with an emphasis on healthy menstrual practices. Later, as a Tuwezeshe Akina Dada Fellow in 2017, she worked on creating safe structures for girls in rural schools. Her research centers on the role of rural girls in Africa’s peace and development and the importance of higher institutions in fostering youth leadership in security.

Gambia
African Scholars Fellow

Mr. Essa Njie holds a Master’s in Human Rights and Democratisation in Africa from the Centre for Human Rights, University of Pretoria, and is currently a Fellow in the Peace, Security, and Development Programme for African Scholars, pursuing an MSc in Security, Leadership, and Society at King’s College London. He earned a Bachelor’s in Political Science from the University of The Gambia (UTG), where he worked as a Graduate Assistant and lecturer, teaching International Relations and Law.

Essa has experience as a conflict monitor for ECOWAS in Gambia, focusing on security threats and governance issues. His research interests include peace, security, and post-conflict democratisation in Africa, with a focus on security sector reform.

Nigeria
African Scholars Fellow

Mr Ibrahim Machina holds a Master of Science degree in International Relations and Diplomacy and a Bachelor of Science degree (Honours) in Political Science and International Relations from Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja. He is currently pursuing another Master’s degree in Security, Leadership, and Society at King’s College London as a Fellow on the ALC’s Peace, Security and Development Fellowship programme for African Scholars. Ibrahim has previously taught courses in International Law and Diplomacy, as well as Nigerian Government and Politics to undergraduate students of Political Science Department at the Federal University Gashua, Nigeria. His broad research interests include: peace, security and development in Africa; community resilience to violent extremism and the role of young people in countering violent extremism.

Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC
Associate Fellow – Peace, Security and Development Fellowship for African Scholars

Ms. Alexandra Lukamba is pursuing a dual Master’s degree in International Development from Sciences Po Paris and MSc Leadership & Development at King’s College London. She is also an associate fellow at the Africa Leadership Centre. Alexandra holds a BA with honors in International Relations & Global Affairs and Spanish, with a minor in Political Science, from Eckerd College, USA.

She has worked with Wintegreat, a social start-up for refugee reintegration, and as an advocacy intern with NGO/CSW NY, monitoring the UN General Assembly on social development. Since 2014, she has been involved with Soeur Leve Toi in the DRC, mentoring young women in leadership. Her research focuses on leadership in governance, examining the DRC’s response to health crises and public information strategies.

Zimbabwe
Associate Fellow – Peace, Security and Development Fellowship for African Scholars

Miss Kundai Mtasa is a two-time graduate from the University of Pretoria, holding a BA in Politics and International Studies and an Honours degree in Development Studies. Her Honours research explored the politics surrounding human trafficking in South Africa. Her experience as a student leader sparked her interest in leadership studies, leading her to pursue an MSc in Leadership and Development, where she is part of the Associate Fellowship Program.

With experience at UNICEF SA and WWF SA, her interests span social development, children’s and women’s rights, education, and the environment. Her current dissertation examines the use of force for societal mobilization in South Africa during COVID-19.

Malawi
Women Fellow

Ms Chimwemwe Fabiano holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social and Political Philosophy from the University of Malawi and is pursuing a Master of Arts in International Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid with Kalu Institute, Spain. Chimwemwe has considerable experience working in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia and Somaliland, on issues lying at the intersection of gender and transformative leadership within the development and humanitarian sectors. Over a period spanning eleven years, she has worked with such organisations as World Renew, Action Aid, the 50-50 Campaign Agency. Chimwemwe’s research interests lie at the intersection of various development agendas vis-à-vis feminist theory. This includes gender; the practice of leadership in peace and security and the politics of knowledge production. Currently, Chimwemwe is a Fellow on the ALC’s Peace and Security Fellowship for African Women.

Kenya
Early Career Fellow

Ms. Tabitha Mwangi holds a master’s in Counter Terrorism and Homeland Security Studies with a focus on Cyber Terrorism from IDC Herzliya, Israel, and a bachelor’s in International Relations with a minor in Japanese Language and Culture from United States International University - Africa, Kenya. She is a researcher and consultant in Counter-Terrorism, leading the Security Program at the Center for International and Security Affairs (CISA), where she oversees research, policy, and training in security and counter-terrorism.

Tabitha has contributed to Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) efforts with government agencies and NGOs and frequently provides terrorism analysis for Kenyan media. Her research interests include national security, counter-terrorism, and cyber terrorism.

South Sudan
Early Career Fellow

Ms. Margaret LoWilla holds a Bachelor’s in Economics and Business Studies from the Australian Catholic University, where she supported Sudanese refugee children’s transition into the Australian education system with Josephite Community Aid. She is currently an Early Career Fellow in Peace, Security, and Development at the African Leadership Centre and pursuing a Master’s in Governance, Peace, and Security at Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi.

Margaret has worked with South Sudanese civil society on women’s rights, political participation, and advocacy against early marriage. As Assistant Project Coordinator at Leadership Crucible in Juba, she mobilized young women for peace rallies and led governance training. Her research interests include women’s roles in African states and conflict in the Horn of Africa.

Zimbabwe
African Scholars Fellow

Ms. Wadeisor Rukato holds a Master’s in China Studies with a focus on International Relations from Peking University’s Yenching Academy and a Bachelor’s in Social Sciences (Honours) from the University of Cape Town, where she also taught International Political Economy and Foreign Policy Analysis. She co-founded From Africa to China, an online platform amplifying youth perspectives on Africa-China relations. Wadeisor coordinated United World Colleges (UWC) Short Courses on development in Swaziland and on conflict at the International School Moshi in Tanzania. Her research interests include Africa-China security dynamics, youth in African peace and security, and experiential peace education.

Zimbabwe
African Scholars Fellow

Mr. Walter Sakarombe holds a Master’s in Development Policy from the Korea Development Institute, focusing on South Korean-African economic diplomacy, and a Bachelor’s in Rural and Urban Planning from the University of Zimbabwe, where he is a development researcher and consultant. His research centers on center-local relations and participatory democracy in Africa, with interests in local governance, peace and security, water and sanitation, gender and HIV mainstreaming, and regional integration.

Nigeria
African Scholars - Associate Fellow

Ms. Yvonne Ajudua holds an MA in Human Rights and Conflict Management from Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Italy, an MBA from Lincoln University, USA, and a BA in Banking and Finance from Benson Idahosa University, Nigeria. She served as a Human Rights Officer with the African Union in Burundi, focusing on documenting rights abuses and advising AU Peace and Security institutions. Yvonne also worked with Plan International to monitor African states' commitments to child rights and contributed to Swaziland's Universal Periodic Review on Human Rights. Her research focuses on women and insurgency, particularly concerning Boko Haram.

Tanzania
African Scholars - Associate Fellow

Togolani Edriss Mavura holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Foreign Service Management from the Mozambique-Tanzania Centre for Foreign Relations and a Bachelor’s in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Dar es Salaam. An experienced civil servant, he has served as Private Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Personal Assistant to the President (as a speechwriter), and Foreign Service Officer. Currently, he is Private Secretary to Former President Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, supporting roles with the AU, GAVI, and various UN and educational bodies. Togolani also serves on Save the Children UK’s Africa Advisory Board and is an alumnus of the UK FCO Future Leadership Program.

Kenya
Women Fellow

Ms Habiba Dahir holds a Master’s Degree and Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from United States International University (USIU). Before joining the fellowship, she was a program officer for the Women in international Security – Horn of Africa (HoA). She has also previously been part of the EU funded programme “Strengthening Resilience to Violent Extremism in the Horn of Africa” (STRIVE). In 2016, Habiba was trained by United States institute of peace (USIP) in Washington DC on Empowering communities- strategies of fostering resilience. Her research interest is broadly on the role of women in the peace and security arena, with a particular focus on the interventions by women in violent extremism prevention in Kenya and Nigeria.

Ethiopia
Women Fellow

Ms Kidest Dawit holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations from Addis Ababa University, where she later obtained a Master's degree in Peace and Security Studies from the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS). Previously, Kidest has worked at the United Nation's University for Peace (UPeace) Africa Program as an Academic Officer and at African Artists Peace Initiative (AAPI) as policy officer and researcher. Her research interests span indigenous conflict management, women and disarmament, and the security implications of forced migration.

Zimbabwe
Women Fellow

Ms Varaidzo Carol Mupunga holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science (BSc Hons) and a Master’s degree in International Relations (MSc IR) both from the University of Zimbabwe. She is an Alumni of the Programme for Young Politicians in Africa and the Fredrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) and has held various national leadership positions in Zimbabwe’s political landscape, including as a Political Liaison Officer for the Joint Monitoring and Implementation Committee (JOMIC). Varaidzo has also previously worked for Lusumpuko Trust. She has a keen interest in politics, particularly women in politics.

Kenya
Early Career Fellow

Ms. Judith Njoki Macharia obtained a Bachelor of Arts in History and International Relations from Egerton University. During her time as a student at Egerton University, Judith was the President of the General Assembly for the Kenya Model United Nations Egerton Chapter and participated in the annual Model United Nations conferences at the UN Headquarters in Nairobi. She was also part of the Young African Leadership Initiative East Africa, Egerton Chapter. Her passion for sports has seen her venture into the sports industry, currently working as a Sports Marketer at the Urban Arena Football. Her research interest revolves around the use of sports as a tool for peace and development. 

Peace Security & Development Fellow

Ms. Kolosa Nonkenge holds a Bachelor’s in Political Science and International Relations and an Honours in Social Sciences from Rhodes University. During her studies, she held various leadership roles, served as a Politics tutor (2015), and was Community Engagement Officer for a student society (2012). She also attended the Fort Hare Autumn School, a program enhancing students' critical thinking, leadership, and understanding of democracy and political economy. Kolosa has since worked as an Advocacy Fellow at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR), focusing on transitional justice, torture, and urban violence.

Peace Security & Development Fellow

Mr Linganaden Murday holds a Bachelor of Arts in History with International Relations from the University of Mauritius, and has undertaken a Masters degree in International Law and Politics from University of Hull (UK). After undertaking his MA studies, Linganaden joined the University of Mauritius. Since then, he has taught modules like International institutions, Human rights in world politics and the Theories of international relations. His research interests include China-Africa relations, maritime security and Mauritian history.

African Women Peace & Security Fellow

Ms. Fatou Bintou Sallah was called to The Gambian Bar in 2016 and holds an LLB from the University of The Gambia. As an undergraduate, she held leadership roles and interned with the Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa, the Ministry of Justice, and a private law firm. She served as Assistant Secretary General of “Think Young Women,” focusing on empowering young women and addressing Sexual & Gender-Based Violence through advocacy and training. A 2015 YALI RLC Fellow, Fatou now serves as a First Class Magistrate in the Gambian Judiciary.

African Women Peace & Security Fellow

Soukaina Hamia, a founding member and former President of Idmaj Neighbourhoods Association, is currently Deputy Director of Sidi Moumen Cultural Center, serving over 570 members from underserved communities to prevent delinquency and extremism. She holds bachelor’s degrees in Management and French Literature from Hassan II University and a master’s in International Relations from Al Akhawayn University, with a thesis on Pashtun politics based on fieldwork in Pakistan. Her roles include managing the STEAMuseum Project, leading missions for the Tariq Ibnou Ziyad Initiative, and coordinating for CorpsAfrica Maroc. Soukaina is also an alumna of the IVLP, USIP Interfaith Dialogue, and an IMF fellow.

Early Career Fellow

Martha Nyalam Chatim holds a Bachelor’s in Legal Sciences and an LLB from the University of Mumbai, where she served as secretary for the All India African Students Association and interned with various law firms.

After her studies, Martha joined the South Sudan Law Society and co-founded Youth Engagement for Sustainable Societies (YESS) to empower refugee youth in Kakuma Refugee Camp. She is part of the Exiled Human Rights Defenders group, supported by Peace Brigades International, and serves on the steering committee for the Human Rights Documentation Initiative, recording South Sudan’s rights violations since 2013. Currently, she is Executive Director of YESS, working with South Sudanese civil society on human rights.

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