Academic and peacebuilding practitioner.
Roots in Central Freetown and Kambia; academic links to FBC, Amsterdam, HHL Leipzig and Oxford AfOx; international peacebuilding and APC party service. All details require verification before publication.
Dr Ibrahim Bangura is an Associate Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, according to the Africa Oxford Initiative. He was an AfOx Fellow in 2024, working on research about women, social movements, popular arts and democracy in Senegal.
His education includes a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and History and a master’s degree in Gender Studies from the University of Sierra Leone, a master’s degree in International Development Studies from the University of Amsterdam, and a doctorate in Economics from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management in Germany.
The Integrated DDR Training Group identifies him as a senior partner at Transition International Netherlands, with expertise in post-conflict reintegration, transitional justice, security sector reform and human rights. Oxford also reports his work on ECOWAS Women, Peace and Security Guidelines in 2020 and EU-funded project monitoring across Africa.
He is seeking the APC flagbearer nomination ahead of the 2028 elections. His political message is “Heal. Unite. Build.” His campaign promotes reconciliation, inclusive participation and national development.
Some older professional profiles use the title “Senior Lecturer”; the Oxford profile identifies him as Associate Professor. Unverified claims about birthplace, founding roles and specific appointments have been omitted.