Reza Kavosh Interviews with Religious Leaders from Africa

Short Biography of Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali, Kenya

Dr. Mustafa Y. Ali is been the Secretary General and a member of the Governing Board and the Executive Committee of the African Council of Religious Leaders — Religions for Peace (ACRL — RfP). As chief executive officer, he oversees the work of the ACRL — RfP and has been involved in projects aimed at Source: Interviewee finding solutions for conflicts in countries including Guinea, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. He is currently responsible for facilitating programs supporting conflict transformation in the Horn of Africa. Ali also serves as the Africa Representative for Religions for Peace International1.

Ali has made an immense contribution to the field of religious diplomacy research. His focuses include track II diplomacy, religion and conflict, and the process of conflict transformation. He holds a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Studies from the University of Nairobi, Kenya, as well as an interdisciplinary PhD in International Relations and Sociology from the University of Portsmouth in the United Kingdom. Ali held the post of Director of Africa of the Tokyo-based Arigatou

1 Religions for Peace is the largest international coalition of representatives from the world’s great religions dedicated to promoting peace. Respecting religious differences while celebrating our common humanity, Religions for Peace is active on every continent and in some of the most troubled areas of the world, creating multi-religious partnerships to confront our most dire issues: stopping war, ending poverty, and protecting the earth. Religions for Peace brings together hundreds of key religious leaders every five years to discuss the great issues of our time. For more information visit http://www.religionsforpeace.org.

Foundation1 from 2003 to 2007 and has helped found the Global Network of Religions for Children2, Africa Chapter. He has authored several academic papers and written articles published in mainstream media journals.