Digital Innovation5 min read
Tech & Peace: How Digital Innovations are Shaping the Future
Exploring how digital technologies are transforming peacebuilding and conflict resolution across Africa.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.Research Excellence • Continental Impact
Research & Publications
Advancing knowledge at the intersection of artificial intelligence, peace, and sustainable development across Africa through rigorous research and evidence-based insights.
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Research Publications
Peer-Reviewed & Policy Papers
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Research Areas
Interdisciplinary Focus
500+
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Academic Impact
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Research Mission
Transforming Knowledge into Impact
Our research program employs a multidisciplinary approach that combines rigorous academic inquiry with community-engaged methodologies, ensuring our work is both theoretically sound and practically relevant to African contexts.
We focus on developing ethical AI frameworks, understanding digital peace technologies, and advancing policy research that informs governance structures across the continent. Our work contributes to global knowledge while addressing local challenges.
"Research excellence that bridges the gap between academic inquiry and real-world impact."
Methodology
Community-Centered Research
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Evidence-Based Analysis
Participatory Design
Impact Areas
Policy Development
Academic Discourse
Practitioner Guidance
Public Awareness
Research Focus Areas
AI Ethics & Governance4 publications
Digital Peace Technology3 publications
Conflict Analysis & Prevention2 publications
Policy & Advocacy3 publications
Humanitarian Innovation2 publications
Pluriversal AI1 publication
Latest Achievement: Our research on "AI Ethics in African Contexts" was featured in the Journal of AI & Society and has informed policy frameworks across 5 countries.
Featured Publications
Cutting-edge research exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and peacebuilding in Africa.
Digital Innovation5 min readFeatured
Tech & Peace: How Digital Innovations are Shaping the Future
Exploring how digital technologies are transforming peacebuilding and conflict resolution across Africa.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.AI Governance8 min readFeatured
Peripheralization in Tech: AI and Africa's Peace & Security
Analyzing the marginalization of African perspectives in AI development and its impact on peace and security.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.Policy Analysis10 min readFeatured
AI in African Peacebuilding: Unpacking AU's $300 Million
Analysis of the African Union's significant investment in AI for peacebuilding initiatives.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.AI Philosophy11 min readFeatured
Pluriversalism & Artificial Intelligence in Africa
Advocating for diverse, culturally-responsive approaches to AI development in African contexts.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.Research Collaboration Opportunities
Partner with us to advance knowledge and create positive impact through collaborative research initiatives.
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Academic Partnerships
Collaborate with universities and research institutions on joint studies and publications.
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Policy Research
Work with governments and NGOs to develop evidence-based policy recommendations.
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Industry Collaboration
Partner with technology companies to research ethical AI implementation and best practices.
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Research & Publications
Cutting-edge research on AI, peace, and technology from our team of experts, exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and peacebuilding in Africa.
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AI & Stability7 min read
Artificial Intelligence in the Quest for Stability: Bridging the Gap
Examining AI's role in creating stable, peaceful societies and bridging technological divides.
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NaomiAI Governance8 min read
Peripheralization in Tech: AI and Africa's Peace & Security
Analyzing the marginalization of African perspectives in AI development and its impact on peace and security.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.Digital Ethics6 min read
Digital Dependencies & AI Coloniality: Revisiting Power
A critical examination of digital dependencies and AI colonialism in the African context.
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NaomiStrategic AI9 min read
Algorithmic Peace & Proxy War: Strategic Deployment of AI
Understanding how AI can be strategically deployed for both peacebuilding and conflict scenarios.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.Policy Analysis10 min read
AI in African Peacebuilding: Unpacking AU's $300 Million
Analysis of the African Union's significant investment in AI for peacebuilding initiatives.
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Mwelu Kilungu G.Humanitarian Studies7 min read
Politics of Misrecognition: Children's Plight in Zamzam Camp
Examining the humanitarian crisis and political dynamics affecting children in conflict zones.
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NaomiConflict Analysis12 min read
Conflict Analysis: Iran-Israel War 2025
Contemporary conflict analysis of the ongoing Iran-Israel tensions and their global implications.
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Naomi & Mwelu Kilungu G.Digital Peace8 min read
Digital Peace in Africa: Technology as New Frontier of Conflict
Exploring how digital technologies are becoming both tools for peace and new battlegrounds for conflict.
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NaomiAI Philosophy11 min read
Pluriversalism & Artificial Intelligence in Africa: Toward
Advocating for diverse, culturally-responsive approaches to AI development in African contexts.
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