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Date: 10/07/2013 10:36 (GMT-05:00)
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Subject: [G_L] INTERNATIONAL CONFRENCE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
TOPIC: Africa’s Triple Threat (Boko Haram, Al Shabab & Al Qaeda in the Maghreb and Sahel): The rise of transnational and jihadist movements on the continent
Date: 17th October, 2013
Venue: P-hotels, Grensen 19, Oslo
Time: 10.00-16.30
DRAFT PROGRAM
Morning Session, 10:00 - 13:00
Chairperson: Mr. Saikou Samateh, Board Member, the Africa Centre for Information and Development (ACID).
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TIME |
TOPIC
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SPEAKERS |
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09:15 – 10:00 |
Registration, tea and coffee
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10:00 – 10:10 |
Welcome Remarks and Introduction |
Omar Drammeh: Co-founder ACID
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10:10 – 10:30 |
Guest Speaker
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Ms. Queen Anne Zondo: Honourable Ambassador, South African Embassy, Oslo |
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10:30-11:00 |
Concepts and Practise of Jihad in Islam: Clarifying Myths and Misconceptions
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Imam Ibrahim Saidy: Darusalam Islamic Center, Oslo
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11 :00-11:30 |
Jihadist Movements in West Africa: Consequences for Peace and Security in the sub Region |
Mr. Sidia Jatta: Peoples’ Democratic Organisation for Independence & Socialism (PDOIS); Gambia |
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11:00-11:30 |
Understanding Frances’ Invasion of Mali: A Critical Assessment of Causes and Impact on the Socio-political Landscape in Mali |
Dr. Oumar Mariko,:Secretary General, African Solidarity for Democracy and Independence (SADI), Mali. |
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11:30-12:00 |
Violent Islamic Uprisings in Northern Nigeria: What does Boko Haram have in common with Al Qaeda? |
Professor Morten Bøas: Research Professor, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs (NUPI)
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12:00-12:30 |
Boko Haram: A Violent Symptom of Nigerian and African Leadership Crises
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Dr. Emanuel Ogbunwezeh, Head Africa Department of the International Society for Human Rights, Frankfurt. Germany.
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13:00-13:45 |
lUNCH BREAK |
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13:45-14:10
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Al Shabab in Somalia: The History and Ideology of a Militant Islamist Group
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Dr. Stig Jarle Hansen. Associate Professor, Noragric, UMB. Ås
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14:10-14:40
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Al Shabab and the Current Political Situation in Somalia: What are the prospects for lasting peace |
Mr. Mohamed Husein Gaas: PHD Fellow, UMB and Research Fellow at FAFO
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14:40-15:00
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Curbing Jihadist Threats and Movements in Africa: A Pan-Africanist Approach
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Ms. Samia Nkrumah: Chairwoman, Convention Peoples’Party (CPP), Ghana.
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15:00-15:45
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Plenary Session/Questions & Answers
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16:10-16.20
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Closing remarks
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Dr. Brynjar Lia: Research Professor, Norwegian Defence Research Institute (FFI)
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16:20-16.30
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Vote of thanks |
Mr. Mamadi Jobarteh: ACID Board Member |
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