Join us for the March edition of Africa Talks. We will be talking about the diaspora and conflict resolution in Cameroon, Central Africa and what motivates individuals in the diaspora to intervene in the politics of their homeland.

While much of the literature on group mobilization in social science, particularly analyses of African states, highlights ethnic cleavages as the primary sources of grievance and conflict, the role of migrants and individuals within diaspora communities in sustaining and shaping mobilization in their countries of origin gets far less attention. Leveraging the varying degrees of diasporans’ social and political integration in their host countries, the speaker explores how critical moments and evolving political dynamics, particularly mass protests, trigger deviations from baseline patterns of homeland investment.

Join the conversation on conflict, gender, and economic resilience in West Africa and in the diaspora.

• 5pm: Doors open for food and networking
• 5:30pm: Presentations & Panel discussion
• 6pm: Audience joins the conversation (Q&A)

Featured Speakers:

• Norah-Frida Tebid – doctoral candidate in the Department of Political Science at UW-Madison
• Yvonne Tazeh – Co-Founder & Portfolio Manager,  TT Investment Concepts and Cameroonian community leader and longtime Madison resident

Moderated by: Erica Ayisi – PBS Wisconsin Indigenous Affairs Reporter

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone curious about African cultures and diaspora experiences and relations
• Researchers, faculty, and practitioners interest in conflict resolution, bilingual governance systems in Africa
• Anyone seeking community connection
• Nonprofit professionals and community organizers
• Neighbors who want to understand Madison’s growing diversity

This event is free and open to all. African food will be served.

About Africa Talks Community Lectures:

Our monthly lecture series that brings together scholars, community leaders, and neighbors to explore the richness of African cultures and the lived experiences of our diaspora community. Co-sponsored by African Center for Community Development and UW-Madison African Studies Program.