AI and other forms of computational support is already being used in war to support threat detection, target identification and to manage autonomous weapon systems such as drones
Examining the structural imbalance of the UNSC, the diplomatic strategies pursued by African states and the AU to push for reforms, and the geopolitical and institutional obstacles that hinder progress.
This edition of Conflict Trends begins with an article written by Abraham Ename Minko about United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms. The article discusses the reasons advanced by Africa for
The past failed attempts by the international community and Congolese actors to restore peace in the DRC show that best wishes and superficial resolutions alone are not enough
Future AU-UN missions can take inspiration from the work of local civil society in the PoC field
From 1-3 October 2025, Nairobi will host the IRSK conference under the theme Enhancing COMESA’s Strategic Positioning and Resilience in the Evolving Global Order
This month we begin with an article about the challenges that national peace architectures face in the current peace and security landscape in Africa. The article, written by Chika Charles Aniekwe
Are national peace architectures, typically centred on peace councils, local peace committees, and insider mediation, still fit for purpose?
Ten years after its launch and two years of silence, there is a need to reboot the Tana Forum on Security in Africa for it to remain a strong platform enabling Africa to lead in addressing peace and security issues
The Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development was launched in 2019 during Egypt’s Chairmanship of the African Union (AU) and under the auspices of H.E. Abdelfattah El-Sisi, President of