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Atta al-Battahani explains local & state government

Atta al-Battahani explains local & state government on the RVI Sudan Course 2005 in Rumbek, Sudan.

Recent Publications

Minor Demarcations, Micro-Dams—Major Drama? Ethno-territorial expansionism and precarious peace in the Oromia–Somali borderlands of eastern Ethiopia

May 20, 2025

The report highlights the overlapping claims to and distributive struggles over territory and resources in the Oromia-Somali borderlands which animated inter-regional competition between the Oromia

When Women Sing: How Murle women use arts and cultural mediums to communicate

May 16, 2025

This research explores how Murle women in the Greater Pibor area of central eastern South Sudan use not just songs but dance, hairstyles, body marks

Effectiveness of Women in Politics and Improving Gender Equality in South Sudan

May 2, 2025

This report argues that, in order to improve women’s participation in politics and promote gender-responsive policies in the country, there is a need to enlarge

Rift Valley Institute

Atta al-Battahani explains local & state government

Recent Publications

Minor Demarcations, Micro-Dams—Major Drama? Ethno-territorial expansionism and precarious peace in the Oromia–Somali borderlands of eastern Ethiopia

When Women Sing: How Murle women use arts and cultural mediums to communicate

Effectiveness of Women in Politics and Improving Gender Equality in South Sudan

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