This edition of Conflict Trends begins with three articles focused on national dialogues in Africa. The first article, written by Distinct Obuzor Imaka and Tonye Marclint Ebiede, discusses national dialogues
The security crisis in the Sahel offers a clear example of challenges faced, highlighting the major obstacles to peace and security that confront the AU’s integration process at the continental level.
Re-imagining peace operations that are fit for purpose
This month’s monitor begins with an article from Ambassador Said Djinnit, Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki and former SRSG El-Ghassim Wane. In their article they discuss the lessons the African Union
Reflecting on what the African Standby Capacity (ASC) has achieved since 2015
Building the Future of African Peace Operations on a Foundation of Zero Tolerance for Sexual Exploitation and Abuse
This month’s Monitor begins with a focus on peacekeeping in Africa. Andrea Prah writes about the future of United Nations (UN) peacekeeping following the recently concluded Peacekeeping Ministerial hosted in
This Year’s Peacekeeping Ministerial, Hosted by Germany Ahead of the UNSG’s Review on Peace Operations, Brought Together 45 Ministers, Key Experts and Various Regional Organisations
Many African Countries May Be Acceptable to Both Russia and Ukraine, Making It Likely That They Could Contribute Ceasefire Observers to a Monitoring Mission
Despite Over Two Decades of Development, the ASF Has Yet to Be Deployed in Any Mission, Highlighting Significant Challenges in Its Institutional and Operational Readiness