In this post Mr. Okumu examines the importance of ensuring that the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) respects a social contract where engagement with civil society is put at the forefront of their conduct
ACCORD researcher Daniel Forti points out the contradictions in Obama’s militant, yet dialogue-centred foreign policy in the Middle East.
A chronicle of Egypt’s political transition from the repressive Mubarak administration, and the challenges it now faces in achieving democracy.
An outline of how Gaddafi’s refusal to step down as leader of Libya resulted in an international human rights imbroglio.
ACCORD’s statistical observations of how the Arab Spring impacted three major countries in the region: Tunisia, Egypt and Libya.
How Algeria and Morocco’s reform processes helped the two countries avoid serious violence during the Arab Spring of 2011.
An account of the impact the Arab Spring revolutions had on the social and political landscape of the region.
An examination of the socio-political climate in Libya since the downfall of Muammar Gadaffi’s government in 2011.
An analysis of Nigeria’s socio-political climate in the months leading up to its 2015 general elections.
Shola Omotola and Nyuykonge are the co-authors of ACCORD’s topical PPB, which focuses on Nigeria’s upcoming election.