Reflecting on the future of democracy in Africa

Reflecting on the future of democracy in Africa

On June 8th and 9th, 2026, the Jesuit University of Abidjan (UJA), through the Center for Research and Action for Peace (CERAP), organized an international symposium in its amphitheater around the theme: "Elections, stability and peace: A comparative look at the state and role of the democratic process in Africa."

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Colombia as a Living Classroom for Democratic Resilience: Advancing the IAJU Mission

Colombia as a Living Classroom for Democratic Resilience: Advancing the IAJU Mission

In March 2026, the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogotá hosted a distinguished delegation from the Clough Center for the Study of Constitutional Democracy at Boston College for an immersive academic experience on democratic resilience. More than a study visit, this initiative represents a concrete expression of the mission of the International Association of Jesuit Universities (IAJU): to mobilize Jesuit higher education as a global force for justice, dialogue, and the strengthening of democratic societies.

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