Rift Valley Institute

In this interview, Sahra Koshin shares her insights on the XCEPT project and its impact. She highlights the importance of bringing together researchers and policymakers to engage in meaningful discussions on key issues. Sahra also emphasizes the value of…

In this video, Joel Otieno, Programme Manager for the XCEPT project at the Rift Valley Institute, reflects on the importance of creating spaces for dialogue, reflection and collaboration around cross-border conflict in the Horn of Africa. He highlights how…

In this video, Wintana Alemseged, Senior Political Adviser at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), shares reflections on the development of the XCEPT programme in the Horn of Africa. She discusses how the workshop surfaced both existing insights…

In this insightful interview, researcher Hassan Kochore shares his perspectives on the XCEPT programme’s impact in Northern Kenya and Southern Ethiopia. He highlights how borderlands are shaped by global, regional and local forces, especially by the communities themselves. Hassan…

On 4th December 2024, the Rift Valley Institute (RVI) hosted a regional workshop in Addis Ababa bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to discuss cross-border dynamics in the Horn of Africa. The event explored conflict, governance and economic flows…