The Seventh Annual High-Level Retreat of Special Envoys and Mediators on the promotion of peace, security and stability in Africa was convened from 26 to 27 October 2016 in Sharm
Examining why many elections in African democracies culminate in violent conflict.
Further strengthening the African Union’s mandate to end all conflict on the continent by 2020.
High level conflict prevention and mediation experts discuss issues of conflict prevention and peacemaking.
Reviewing the status of the August 2015 peace agreement that brought an end to Sudan’s two-year civil war.
Analysing the impact of the Southern African Development Community’s Interventions have on conflict in the DRC.
Discussions highlighting the need for greater flexibility to support the AU through the Peace Fund.
Vasu Gounden presents to SADC ministers deliberating achievements and challenges to peace and security in the region.
Executive Summary The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission established the Mediation Facilitation Division (MFD) in June 2015 to backstop mediation efforts undertaken by its mediation organs, member
Mediation Reference Group in Durban for conflict management workshop aimed at enhancing the SADC’s capacity for conflict prevention and resolution.