#  Peacekeeping in Africa and Beyond with President Olusegun Obasanjo 

 



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####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **October 20, 2026** 

 06:00PM EDT 

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 **Harvard CAS Lounge**  

 [1280 Massachusetts Avenue  
Cambridge, MA 02138  
United States



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The Harvard University Center for African Studies is pleased to co-sponsor a JFK Jr. Forum featuring former Nigerian President **Olusegun Obasanjo**.

Drawing on a career spanning military service, democratic leadership, and high-level diplomacy under the United Nations and African Union, President Obasanjo will reflect on the complexities of peacekeeping in Africa and around the world. His remarks will draw on decades of experience in governance, mediation, and international affairs.

**Featuring:**  
Olusegun Obasanjo, President of Nigeria (1999–2007); Military Head of State of Nigeria (1976–1979)

**In-person attendance:** Registration is required and attendees must use a valid Harvard email address.  
**Livestream:** The Forum will also be publicly livestreamed on the Institute of Politics YouTube channel.

**Co-sponsored by:** Harvard University Center for African Studies

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