SSG/R should be a key element of the political processes of states emerging from conflict and of the strengthening of rule of law institutions.
The ASF was successful as a political project, but, the evolution of peace operations over the past 20 years in Africa differed in important ways from the assumptions made in the original ASF concept.
On 3 December 2023, for the first time in the history of the annual climate change conference, COP28 will feature peace, relief, and recovery as a thematic day.
The importance of addressing the challenges posed by climate change has become increasingly important on the global agenda.
The upsurge in inter and intra-state armed conflict, and responses to this violence, have led to a questioning of the credibility, legitimacy, effectiveness and efficiency of our peace and security architectures.
The AU and UN are deepening and strengthening their strategic partnership in a new era of networked multilateralism.
Climate-related extreme weather events and conflict are making their mark globally, co-occurring and reinforcing each other in a vicious circle, complicating efforts to build and sustain peace.
This COP represents a pivotal opportunity for adaptation to garner comparable political attention to the longstanding focus on mitigation.
The last decade has witnessed cooperation between the Nordic region and Africa to address increasingly complex civil conflicts.
The Nordic countries have established a robust partnership with Africa, supporting the APSA through initiatives with African governments, the AU, RECs/RMs, civil society, and research institutions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres proposed myriad solutions to the world’s biggest challenges during this year’s High-Level Week.
A year after the elections, parliament has been unable to pass the omnibus bill, despite the hope that it would be one of the major priorities of the new government.
The 2023 BRICS summit hosted by South Africa between the 19th and 24th of August is bound to be one of its most historic.
Does it reflect an era of strategic rivalry between the West and the rest? Together, the BRICS represent approximately 40% of the world’s population. The combined size of their economies is approaching approximately 30% of the world’s GDP
Both Zimbabwe and Eswatini have faced challenges relating to their democracies and conducting their elections.
Questions on how to strengthen political transitions towards democratic governance and consolidation in Africa need to focus on improving electoral integrity and quality on the continent.
The global order is rapidly changing. UN and African-led peace operations must adapt to both new geo-political realities as well as new threats and challenges.
What began in 2001 as an acronym for four of the fastest growing states, BRIC, is projected to account for 45% of global GDP in purchasing power parity terms by 2030.