Caepocom Africa

24/02/2026

Trade told me she is married, I don't know why it's not on her insta but here I am sharing...

You shouldn't post some things online, read the slides below and share moment where you posted or someone you know shared something they shouldn't.

Powerful AfricaGeraldine Chidinma OkaforRukayat Toyosi FataiThe Political InsiderCaepocom AfricaSamuel AdejubeSharon Adetutu Akinyemi OmotosoOyebanke Oyelaja KayodeMedia Literacy CouncilWordoc IasUNESCOWomen's Research and Documentation Centre- WordocDubawaBBC World ServiceUNESCO Youth

23/02/2026

17/02/2026

Call for papers : African Youth Research Challenge 💬

Are you a young African researcher (18–35) working on the impact of climate change on Africa? This opportunity is for you: the African Youth Research Challenge (a joint initiative of UNESCO Youth Climate Action Network, and the African Youth Climate Hub) call for papers is OPEN NOW!💥

Objective: Bridge the gap between research and policy making.

Eligibility: Must be a young African aged 18-35, either living in Africa or be enrolled in an academy or university based in Africa, and possess a Bachelor’s Degree (minimum).

👉 Open the link for more information !

🔗 https://youthclimatehub.org/research-challenge/

Let’s bridge the gap between research and action!

17/02/2026

This month on Himpact Space, we are having a bold and necessary conversation on BETTING 🤩its pros, cons, and the real impact on our generation.

Is betting an opportunity for economic gain and entertainment?
Or is it a growing social challenge affecting young people, families, and productivity?

We want to hear your honest opinions.

Are you Team For or Team Against betting?

🗓 February 28th, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM (WAT)

Set your calendar and come ready to engage, reflect, and contribute to a meaningful discussion. Your voice matters in shaping this conversation.

Join us on Himpact Space !!!

03/02/2026

In many African homes and communities, boys are not silent their opinions often carry weight. But influence is not the same as guidance.

From a young age, boys are given voice, yet rarely taught how to use it with empathy, emotional intelligence, and responsibility. They grow up expected to lead, but not always groomed to understand feelings, respect boundaries, manage anger, or model healthy masculinity.

When boys are not intentionally guided, society leaves their development to peer pressure, stereotypes, and harmful ideas of what it means to “be a man.”

That is why structured programs for boys are not optional they are essential.

Through the Ibadan Boys’ Summit and our Himpact Initiative, the Centre for Applied Ethics and Political Communication in Africa (CAEPOCOM Africa) is building positive masculinity raising boys who lead with character, communicate with respect, and grow into men who strengthen families and communities.

Empowering boys is not competing with girls’ empowerment.
It is how we build balanced, safer, and more responsible societies.

24/01/2026

First HIMPACT X Space 2026🔥

Join us Thursday 29th, January 2026 at 7PM

JohnPaul Nwazuoke will sharing insight on promoting positive masculinity.

You just have to be there!

Sharon Adetutu Akinyemi OmotosoWordoc IasUNESCO YouthOyebanke Oyelaja KayodeGeraldine Chidinma OkaforBoyz II MenMedia Literacy CouncilWomen's Research and Documentation Centre- WordocUNESCOSamuel AdejubeTEDPowerful AfricaDubawaBBC World Service

23/01/2026

30 Seconds to Believe a Lie

00:00
Tunde scrolls through his phone and sees a half-true post on a small blog. He tweaks the wording to sound urgent and adds, “This is being hidden from the public.” Without checking further, he shares it online.

00:05
Aisha reads the message. Fear rises in her chest. It sounds serious, and the tone feels convincing. She doesn’t pause to verify it; it feels too important to ignore.

00:10
Aisha forwards the message to Kunle, someone she trusts to be informed and level-headed. Kunle assumes that if it came from Aisha, it must be true.

00:15
Kunle reposts it on his social media. Within seconds, likes, comments, and shares begin to climb. The platform’s algorithm notices the activity and pushes the post to more people.

00:20
Strangers screenshot it, repost it, and add comments like, “I’ve heard this already” or “This is happening everywhere.” The repetition makes the message feel credible.

00:25
Someone adds a voice note and claims insider knowledge: “My cousin works there.” Another version appears with a logo attached. The story now looks official.

00:30
The community accepts it as fact. By the time corrections or fact-checks appear, belief has already taken root. The misinformation has completed its journey in just 30 seconds.

14/01/2026

Why Messaging Wins Elections, Not Noise

In every election season, the air gets louder.
More posters.
More slogans.
More shouting.

Yet history keeps proving one thing: elections are not won by noise, they are won by messaging.

Noise grabs attention for a moment.
Messaging earns trust over time.

Voters don’t just respond to who shouts the loudest; they respond to who speaks clearly, consistently, and meaningfully to their realities.

Effective political messaging does three things:
1. It understands the people:
Good messaging starts with listening. It reflects the fears, hopes, and daily struggles of voters; not assumptions made in boardrooms.
2. It tells a clear story:
People remember stories more than statistics. A strong message answers simple questions: Who are you? What do you stand for? How will my life be better because of you?
3. It stays consistent:
Repetition isn’t noise when the message is clear. Consistency builds credibility. Confusion kills confidence.

Noise relies on volume.
Messaging relies on meaning.

In today’s digital age, voters are overwhelmed with content. What cuts through isn’t aggression or endless propaganda, but authentic, relatable communication that aligns words with action.

Campaigns that win don’t just broadcast; they connect.
They don’t just trend; they resonate.
They don’t just speak; they are understood.

At the end of the day, people vote for the message they believe, not the noise they can’t escape.

Because when the noise fades, the message remains.

05/01/2026