- Political and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Demography, Youth Bulges and Security Challenges (West Africa & Sahel)
- Gender Empowerment, Security and Peace
- Civil Wars and Post-conflict Dynamics
- Non-violent Resistance & Democratization
Bintu Zahara Sakor left PRIO in 2026. The information on this page is kept for historical reasons.
Bintu Zahara Sakor
Interests and experience
Education
- 2017: MSc Conflict Resolution and Quantitative Methods, University of Essex
- 2016: BA, international Relations and Statistical Methods, University of Essex
- 2025: Ph.D, Political Sciences, University of Oslo (UiO)
Languages
Norwegian, English, Mandinka, French
Projects
Aug 2021 –
Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa's Demographic Dividend: Youth Bulges, Human Capital and Insecurity
Unlocking Sub-Saharan Africa's Demographic Dividend: Youth Bulges, Human Capital and Insecurity
Jun 2018 –
Ceasefires
Ceasefires
Aug 2021 – Dec 2025
From Curse to Demographic Dividends: Sub-Saharan Africa's Youth Bulges (DIVIDENDS)
From Curse to Demographic Dividends: Sub-Saharan Africa's Youth Bulges (DIVIDENDS)
Oct 2018 – Dec 2021
Street-Level Autocrats: Individual Decisions with Collective Consequences
Street-Level Autocrats: Individual Decisions with Collective Consequences
Jul 2018 – Jun 2023
Securing the Victory? Understanding Dynamics of Short-run and Long-term Success in Popular Uprisings and Democratization
Securing the Victory? Understanding Dynamics of Short-run and Long-term Success in Popular Uprisings and Democratization
Sept 2015 – Jun 2021
Climate Variability and Security Threats (CLIMSEC)
Climate Variability and Security Threats (CLIMSEC)
Latest publications
Michael Kumove, Karin Dyrstad & Bintu Zahara Sakor (2025)
Youth bulges and political participation in sub-Saharan Africa: What will the future bring?
Youth bulges and political participation in sub-Saharan Africa: What will the future bring?
PRIO Policy Brief
Bintu Zahara Sakor & Ragnhild Nordås (2025)
The evolution of African National Youth Policies: Lessons and remaining gaps
The evolution of African National Youth Policies: Lessons and remaining gaps
PRIO Policy Brief
Bintu Zahara Sakor et al. (2025)
Unlocking Nigeria’s future demographic dividend through its youth
Unlocking Nigeria’s future demographic dividend through its youth
PRIO Policy Brief
Bintu Zahara Sakor & Henrik Urdal (2020)
Demographic Change, Insecurity and Human Capital in the Sahel
Demographic Change, Insecurity and Human Capital in the Sahel
UNFPA Policy Brief
Bintu Zahara Sakor & Henrik Urdal (2020)
Population and Security Challenges in the Sahel
Population and Security Challenges in the Sahel
UNFPA Policy Brief
Bintu Zahara Sakor (2020)
Youth Bulges in the Sahel: A Demographic Threat?
Youth Bulges in the Sahel: A Demographic Threat?
PRIO Policy Brief
Marianne Dahl et al. (2019)
Twitterrevolusjonens vekst og fall
Twitterrevolusjonens vekst og fall
Popular article in Aftenposten
Latest news
Thursday, 15 Jan 2026
Zahara Sakor has successfully defended PhD thesis
Zahara Sakor has successfully defended PhD thesis
Zahara Sakor has today defended her PhD thesis titled: ‘Unlocking Africa’s Demographic Future: Youth Bulges, State Policies, and Pathways to Dividend and Political Stability’
Friday, 31 May 2024
PhD course on Gender, Peace and Conflict successfully convened
PhD course on Gender, Peace and Conflict successfully convened
On 29-31 May, the GPS Centre, in collaboration with the NORHED II project, hosted doctoral candidates from all over the world at the PhD-level course "Gender, Peace and Conflict".
Friday, 4 Dec 2020
PRIO's Youth & Peacebuilding Research
PRIO's Youth & Peacebuilding Research
Read up before the PRIO Annual Peace Address 2020
Latest comments
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Friday, 11 Apr 2025
Global Trade Wars: All Against All — But Where is Africa?
Global Trade Wars: All Against All — But Where is Africa?
Monday, 7 Apr 2025
The Transatlantic Rift in the Global Disorder of Trumpism
The Transatlantic Rift in the Global Disorder of Trumpism
Monday, 7 Apr 2025
Africa in the Global Disorder of Trumpism
Africa in the Global Disorder of Trumpism
Tuesday, 5 Sept 2023
Seeking New Leadership? Military Coups in Africa and Their Implications
Seeking New Leadership? Military Coups in Africa and Their Implications
Tuesday, 15 Nov 2022
Power Cycle in International Politics: Africa’s Role in this Game
Power Cycle in International Politics: Africa’s Role in this Game
Saturday, 17 Sept 2022
Russia and China Ambiguity Alliance in Africa
Russia and China Ambiguity Alliance in Africa
Wednesday, 7 Sept 2022
The Ukraine Crisis and Its Impact on Africa’s Geopolitics: What Do We Know So Far?
The Ukraine Crisis and Its Impact on Africa’s Geopolitics: What Do We Know So Far?
Thursday, 14 Oct 2021
Misconception of Power and the Case of Guinea’s President Alpha Condé
Misconception of Power and the Case of Guinea’s President Alpha Condé
Thursday, 7 Oct 2021
Military Coups d'État and Guinea’s Rocky Road to Political Stability
Military Coups d'État and Guinea’s Rocky Road to Political Stability
Tuesday, 24 Nov 2020
Police Brutality and Nonviolent Protest: The Case of Nigeria
Police Brutality and Nonviolent Protest: The Case of Nigeria
In the media
July 2024
PRIO Researcher Bintu Zahara Sakor was interviewed for a story on why Norway needs a news strategy for Africa, for the Norwegian aid magazine, Panorama.
PRIO started listing media appearances on profiles in 2023. Earlier media appearances may not be listed.
Work positions
2021–2026
Doctoral ResearcherPeace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO)