Dengiyefa Angalapu
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Key information
- Roles
- Centre for Pan African Studies Virtual Research Fellow
- Department
- Centre for Pan African Studies
Biography
Dengiyefa Angalapu is a Political Scientist currently serving as a Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development.
He is interested in addressing developmental challenges in the Global South. His research primarily explores conflicts related to natural resource management, including violence induced by climate change, crude oil disputes, and mining-related conflicts. Dengiyefa's expertise also extends to security sector reform, maritime security, terrorism, environmental politics, and sustainability.
In addition, Dengiyefa is dedicated to promoting Pan Africanism, democracy and human rights through his writing and advocacy. With extensive experience as a researcher, he has conducted significant studies on violence in West Africa, providing valuable insights into these issues.
Currently, Dengiyefa Angalapu is pursuing a PhD in Development Studies at the Department of Political Science, Niger Delta University where he is researching on the complexities around oil theft, artisanal refining and the dynamics of security in local communities of the Niger Delta.