Why Some Identities Stay

'This model spent her childhood in Kakuma, surrounded by poverty and the daily struggles of refugee life. But even in a place defined by hardship, she dared to dream—of big cities, bright lights'

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West African military leaders prepare to exit Ecowas regional bloc, raising concerns for stability
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A new year brings another fantastic issue!

Inspired by Howell’s work on transnational adoption, L.M. Nielsen and M. Rytter explore the strong emotional bonds formed between unaccompanied Afghan minors and their Danish volunteer guardians.

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Chad’s break with #France: why it happened and what it means for #power dynamics in the #Sahel region
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'Every new year brings a wave of resolutions, accompanied by countless posts offering tips and strategies to improve our lives. While these can be helpful, we often repeat past mistakes without fully understanding why—or how to overcome them' #newyear
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Here's how a New Yorker got trapped in Dakar, Senegal, ever since 1998. #memory #dakar #cognitiveimmobility

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Why did Chad dissolve its 'colonial' pact with France, and what does it mean for the Sahel?

'Déby may be unhappy with an inquiry by France into allegations of using €900,000 from Chad’s treasury to buy luxury clothing - claims he denies'.

#chad #sahel
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1. When people leave a place or undergo a life transition, their minds can remain stuck in the past.
2. To avoid being trapped in the past, connect with others who share your background.
#migration #trauma #cognitiveimmobility
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How to break free from past experiences: tips and remedies
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New publication alert.
'The case for a ‘cognitive turn’ in conflict analysis: Lessons from Afghanistan and the Sahel'
#Sahel #Afghanistan #conflic