Abstract National dialogues are increasingly recognised as vital tools for resolving political conflicts, fostering state- and nation-building, enhancing social cohesion, and facilitating peaceful...
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Evaluating Alternative Dispute Resolution in Resolving Land Conflicts in Ifakara, Tanzania
Abstract Inter-village land disputes confronted by the Ifakara Town Council – a local governing authority in Tanzania – arise from socio-economic complexities, poor boundary demarcation, and weak...
The impact of conflict on women and children in Sudan
Food insecurity in the context of the Sudan conflict In the context of the 25th anniversary of the landmark United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (UNSCR 1325) on Women, Peace and Security,...
Building Resilience and Greening the Economy: Integrating Climate, Peace, and Security into Zambia’s Capacity to Adapt to Climate Change
Finding the right balance between adaptation and mitigation. Like many other countries, Zambia faces the urgent and complex challenges posed by climate change. Drought-induced food and water...
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Conflict Trends Issue 2 | 2024
Editorial This edition of ACCORD’s Conflict Trends begins with an article by Abraham Ename Minko about one of the emerging challenges in Africa, which is cyber security. This article discusses how...
Construire une paix solide : Voies Stratégiques Pour Renforcer L'architecture De Consolidation De La Paix De L'ONU En Afrique
RÉSUMÉ Ce rapport présente un examen approfondi des défis et des possibilités de renforcement des efforts de consolidation de la paix en Afrique, tels qu'ils ont été discutés lors de la Consultation...
Building Resilient Peace: Strategic Pathways for Strengthening the UN Peacebuilding Architecture in Africa [EN/PT]
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides an in-depth examination of the challenges and opportunities for strengthening peacebuilding efforts in Africa, as discussed during the African Regional Thematic...
Key Takeaways from the African Regional Consultation on the 2025 Review of the UN Peacebuilding Architecture
Recommendations to enhance peacebuilding efforts on the African continent. Next year marks twenty years since the United Nations (UN) Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) was established in 2005. In those...
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Conflict Trends Issue 1 | 2024
Editorial This edition of Conflict Trends begins with an article from Regina M. Mwendwa and Jescah A. Otieno who have written about the use of hard tactics in the informal settlements of Kibera,...
Impact of the ongoing crisis on the education of the North West Region of Cameroon
Bamnjo Herman Yenika Research / Lecturer at the University of Bamenda Cameroon The Northwest Region of Cameroon has been deeply affected by the ongoing Anglophone crisis, which has had a significant...
East Africa’s path to unity: Community growth and regional peace initiatives in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Faith Chelangat Tonui Coordinator for the International Service Worker Programme at Mennonite Central Committee East Africa has great potential to overcome its fragmented past by tackling conflict...
Evaluation of the African Union Peace and Security Council: Lessons from 20 years of intervention and recommendations for the future
Executive summary As the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) marks its 20th anniversary, it is important to reflect on its journey and take stock of the achievements, challenges, and opportunities...
ACCESS gets ₱76 million from EU for Mindanao flood aid
The funding will bring food, clean water, sanitation facilities, and protection assistance to the hardest hit, least served, most remote communities Manila, Philippines, 19 August 2024 – The ACCESS...
Fast-tracking the establishment of the ECCAS Humanitarian Action Architecture & boosting the intervention capacity
Searching for lasting solutions to protect displaced and refugee populations in Central Africa. The term “Humanitarian Action” generally refers to the various initiatives undertaken by state or...
Towards a common vision of climate, peace, security and migration in Zimbabwe
Article by: GIULIA CAROLI Climate, peace and security specialist CEDRIC DE CONING Senior Advisor and Chief Editor of the COVID-19 Conflict & Resilience Monitor GRACSIOUS MAVIZA Gender, Migration and...
Violent extremism, climate change and human security
There are now many in the African region identifying current evidence on the nexus between climate fragility and vulnerability to violent extremism. The topic de jour with nearly every conversation...
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Conflict Trends Issue 4 | 2023
Editorial In our frst article, Ruth T. Nyamadzawo refects on ways to confront and address the challenges of xenophobia in South Africa. The article presents details of a study conducted on xenophobic...
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Prevention of water conflicts in Central Africa and peacebuilding through transboundary waters
This article delves into the nuanced landscape of transboundary water governance, with a keen focus on the regulatory measures implemented in the Lake Chad and Congo Basins. In the heart of Central...
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Conflict Trends Issue 3 | 2023
Editorial In 2024, the mountain kingdom of Lesotho is set to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Basotho nation. Like any state over the last 200 years, Lesotho has undergone...
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Conflict Trends Issue 2 | 2023
Introduction After focusing on pastoralist conflicts in three crossborder areas for ten years, the Conflict Early Warning and Response Network (CEWARN) adopted an ambitious new Strategy Framework in...