Program: Master’s in Global African Studies
Specialization: Diplomacy and Africa’s International Relations
Contact Email: 10066@gsu.ac.ae
Stephen K. Foday is a Master of Arts student in Global African Studies at The Africa Institute, Global Studies University, specializing in Diplomacy and Africa’s International Relations. Originally from Liberia, Stephen brings a strong foundation in history and international relations, alongside professional experience in education, governance, peacebuilding, and development across multiple Liberian jurisdictions. His research focuses on African diplomacy, regional governance frameworks, international partnerships, post-conflict governance, education diplomacy, and evidence-based policy.
Stephen examines how diplomacy, governance, and international cooperation shape state capacity, social stability, and regional integration, with particular attention to peacebuilding, democracy, civic engagement, migration, and inclusive governance. His work aims to contribute to Africa-centered international relations scholarship while supporting practical solutions for sustainable peace, policy development, and democratic governance across the continent.
Academic Background
- B.A., History & International Relations, Cuttington University, Liberia, 2023
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
- January 2025 December 31, 2025: Labor/Personnel/Human Resource Superintendent at the Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC)
- September 2019–present: Archaeology Research Assistant, Back-to-Africa Heritage and Archaeological Movement (BAHA), Liberia
- December 2024–January 2025: Gender and Safeguarding Consultant, Democracy International (Elections and Democracy Activity), Liberia
- January–December 2024: School Performance Manager, Rising Academy Network, Liberia
- March–November 2023: USAID-DELTA Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant, Liberia
- June 2022–2023: Principal, Sumo Moye Memorial Institute – Annex, Liberia
- 2021–2022: Teaching Assistant, English Department, Cuttington University, Liberia
- 2019–2020: Chairman, Department of Language Arts, Sumo Moye Memorial Institute, Liberia
- 2018–2020: Assistant Examiner, West African Examinations Council (WAEC), Liberia
- 2017–2018: Research Assistant to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Cuttington University, Liberia
- 2016–2017: Desk Editor, Cuttington University Broadcasting System, Liberia
Publications & Contributions
- Ceesay, R., Reilly, M., Lautiore, C. L., Stevens, C., Foday, S. K., Lissa, J., Grandfield, T., & Frouin, M. (2026). Chronological analysis of occupation on Providence Island, Liberia, by luminescence dating. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports.
- Reilly, M. C., Banton, C. A., Stevens, C., & Gijanto, L. (2019). Back-to-Africa archaeology and heritage in Liberia. Nyame Akuma, 92, 4–11.
— Acknowledged research collaborator. Contributed to archaeological field research in Liberia as part of the project’s local research collaboration; formally acknowledged by the authors.
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