Beyond Bullets: Digital Solutions for Nigeria’s North East Conflicts and Insurgencies

Can code, data, and connectivity do what bullets cannot? Beyond Bullets  of Difficult Conversation Africa Podcast episode explores the bold frontier where innovation meets conflict resolution in Nigeria’s North-East. It also highlights how tech solutions—AI-driven mapping, digital finance for displaced persons, and mobile peace education can help shift the balance from violence to resilience. This is a podcast about rethinking security in a digital age. In Nigeria’s North-East, decades of violence have shown that guns alone cannot win peace. Beyond Bullets investigates how digital innovations Difficult conversation Africa podcast explores from satellite mapping and mobile early-warning apps to social media peace campaign can reshape conflict management. The episode dives deep into the intersection of technology, governance, and human resilience, offering a fresh perspective on tackling insecurity and rebuilding trust. What Listeners Will Gain

A deeper understanding of how technology can strengthen conflict prevention and response.

Access to expert insights and field experiences from Nigeria’s North-East.

Strategies for integrating digital solutions into broader peace and development frameworks.

Inspiring real-life stories of innovation and courage in conflict zones. A people-centered view of how digital tools empower communities. Practical lessons that can be adapted to other fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Who Should Listen
Policymakers, humanitarian leaders, civil society actors, academics, journalists, and digital innovators interested in security, governance, and peacebuilding, students, youth activists, and anyone curious about how technology can restore dignity and resilience in fragile societies.