The Nordic Africa Institute

Seminar

Assessing Contemporary Developments in East Africa

Time • 12 Dec 2025 13:30 - 2 Dec 2025 15:00
Place • Lilla studion (enter directly from street level) Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Sergels Torg 3, Stockholm

12 december, 13:30-15:00, Lilla studion (enter directly from street level) Kulturhuset Stadsteatern, Sergels Torg 3, Stockholm.

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Together with the Nordic Africa Institute (NAI), the Expert Group for Aid Analysis (EBA) is organising a seminar on current developments in East Africa

This seminar explores democratic trajectories and political tension in East Africa. In Tanzania, this year’s elections resulted in violent clashes and caused international condemnation. In Ethiopia, there is both domestic tension as well as increased tension between Ethiopia and Eritrea. The discussion highlights local actors and initiatives, regional trends and movements that may reshape East Africa’s political landscape. The session invites a nuanced conversation on how external actors can remain constructive partners amid deep uncertainty and change.

Speakers:

  • Martin Schibbye, Journalist, Blank Spot
  • Liisa Laakso, Senior Researcher, Nordic Africa Institute
  • Anna Bwana, Executive Director for Twaweza
  • Moderator: Jesper Bjarnesen, Senior Researcher, Nordic Africa Institute

Doors open at 13:00

 

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