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Nairobi Security Symposium

Geopolitics, Geoeconomics and Power Projection in East Africa

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI EA) and the Foundation Office, Kenya hosted a two-day symposium on the 19th and 20th of November 2025 at Trademark Hotel, Nairobi. The six-panel symposium focused on analysing security developments in the Horn of Africa within the context of escalating geopolitical and geoeconomical competition and enhancing dialogue among regional and global stakeholders

November 30, 2025
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Training on Conflict-Sensitive Reporting for Sudanese Journalists living in Exile

A Five-Day Training Workshop

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s (KAS) Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI East Africa) in partnership with Teeba Press, conducted a five-day training workshop on conflict-sensitive reporting for Sudanese journalists in exile, from 3rd to 7th November 2025 at Teeba Press offices in Ntinda, Kampala Uganda. The programme brought together fifteen 15 participants, equipping them with strategies to report safely and effectively, strengthen professional integrity, avoid harmful reporting practices during armed conflict, and reinforce advanced ethical standards while reporting.

November 14, 2025
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The Strategic Importance of Somaliland to Regional Trade and Security

An Expert Roundtable Discussion

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI East Africa), in partnership with the Somaliland Institute of Diplomacy and International Affairs (SIDIA), convened a high-level roundtable discussion on “The Strategic Importance of Somaliland to Regional Trade and Security” on 22nd October 2025 at the Serene Sarovar Premiere Hotel, Hargeisa, Somaliland.

October 30, 2025
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Harmonised Regional Responses to the Refugee Crisis in South Sudan

Mapping the drivers, consequences and responses to untracked movement of refugees, returnees and internally displaced persons

On October 15, 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung’s Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI EA) together with, Talent Initiative for Development (TIDE), co-hosted a one day on the topic “Harmonised Regional Responses to the Refugee Crisis in South Sudan” at Radisson Blu Hotel, Juba. The dialogue explored the drivers and consequences of untracked movements and their impact on social cohesion, regional security and public health. Participants also explored the possibility of harmonised regional responses and migration data sharing to effectively direct humanitarian responses and maintain regional stability

October 24, 2025
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Empowering Student Leaders in Peacebuilding and Security

A Three-Day Intensive Youth Leadership Training on Peace and Security for University Current and Emerging Student Leaders

The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung´s (KAS) Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI East Africa) in partnership with the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), convened a three-day Youth Leadership Training on Peace and Security from 23rd to 25th September 2024. The programme brought together current and emerging student leaders, equipping them with practical skills in mediation, negotiation, and leadership to advance peace within their communities.

October 2, 2025
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Strengthening Social Cohesion in Djibouti

Presentation of preliminary analysis on Recent Inter-ethnic Clashes

On September 18th, 2025, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung's Regional Programme Security Dialogue (RP SIPODI), in collaboration with the Institut d’étude politique et stratégique (IEPS-CERD), organized and hosted an event at Sheraton Djibouti to discuss preliminary findings from an on-going publication examining recent inter-ethnic clashes in Djibouti and their effects on social cohesion, security, and integration. The event aimed to share insights, incorporate regional perspectives, and foster the development of policy recommendations tailored for community leaders, decision-makers, and civil society stakeholders in these critical areas

September 26, 2025
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Rowman & Littlefield Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies

Book Presentation and Workshop on the Teaching of Peace and Conflict Studies

On 17th September 2025, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI-EA) partnered with Makerere University, Leipzig University, and Erfurt University in the launch of an academic research publication, “Handbook of Peace and Conflict Studies, Perspectives from the Global South”. This event was held at the College of Humanities & Social Sciences, Makerere University

September 24, 2025
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Kampala Geopolitics Academy 2025

One-week training for young professionals and experts in international politics, security, and diplomacy

Vom 26. bis 30. August 2025 richtete das Regionalprogramm Sicherheitsdialog Ostafrika (RP SIPODI Ostafrika) der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) die Kampala Geopolitics Academy 2025 im ONOMO-Hotel in Kampala aus. Die Akademie vereinte 22 junge Fachkräfte und Experten aus den Bereichen Internationale Politik, Sicherheit und Diplomatie aus 11 ostafrikanischen Ländern. Lehrende aus Uganda und Deutschland setzten sich in Arbeitsgruppen und Vorträgen mit Fragen internationaler und sicherheitspolitischer Entwicklungen auseinander.

September 3, 2025
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The Geo-economic Dynamics for Unlocking East Africa's Growth Potential

The role of Infrastructure, Maritime Access, and Regional Integration in a Transforming Economic Landscape

On June 19, 2025, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung’s Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI-EA) together with, the Country Office, Uganda and South Sudan, co-hosted a panel discussion on the topic “The Geo-economic Dynamics for Unlocking East Africa's Growth Potential” which was hosted at the premises of the RP SIPODI-EA in Kololo, Kampala. The event explored the infrastructure bottlenecks, regional trade strategies, maritime access, and the broader diplomatic consequences of East African Communities’ GDP growth which averages at 5 percent.

June 22, 2025
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Climate Diplomacy Academy 2025

Three-day training on climate security and climate diplomacy

From 3rd to 5th June 2025, the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung's Regional Programme Security Dialogue for East Africa (RP SIPODI EA), together with adelphi global and Strathmore University, organised the Climate Diplomacy Academy (CDA) 2025. Students as well as young experts in the field of climate security from seven East African countries gathered at Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya, to explore the topics of climate, security and diplomacy. The in-person training was the last session after two preparatory webinars that were held in April and May 2025. On site, the training was facilitated by trainers from Germany, who delivered lectures on climate security and peace, and conducted a simulated negotiation in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) with the participants. Regional experts provided thematic input, adding valuable local perspectives to the training.

June 5, 2025
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