Conflict Trends 2016/3
Editorial
Twenty-five years after the cold war, we are experiencing one of the most peaceful and prosperous eras in the history of humanity, and yet inequality is at its highest level ever and violent intrastate conflicts continue to proliferate across the world. In Africa, inequality and violent intrastate wars overshadow the progress that the continent has […]
Conflict Resurgence and the Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan
Reviewing the status of the August 2015 peace agreement that brought an end to Sudan’s two-year civil war.
African Funds for African Peace
Unpacking the AU’s decision to introduce a levy on imports, with the aim to strengthen its relationship with the UN.
Strengthening Community Engagement in United Nations Peace Operations
Criticism that the UN remains too state-centric has created impetus to strengthen and deepen engagement with communities.
SADC Interventions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Analysing the impact of the Southern African Development Community’s Interventions have on conflict in the DRC.
Ideology and Cultural Violence in Darfur
An analysis of how the perceived dichotomy between Arabs and Africans continues to fuel violence in the region.
Participatory Media Practices in Conflict Communities
Exploring the use of participatory media projects as effective forums for healing in post-conflict states.
The Rise of Youth Activism and Non-violent Action in Addressing Zimbabwe’s Crisis
How the youth of Zimbabwe have mobilised to challenge sociopolitical and economic injustices.