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Exploring the Architecture of Coalition Governance and Politics in the Northern Cape

On 30 October 2025, ACCORD in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Northern Cape, convened a provincial ...

Capacity Building Program for Citizens on AU Shared Values

Supporting emerging leaders to engage meaningfully in democratic governance and contribute to sustainable peace and security across Africa

Community dialogue in Isipingo tackles root causes of gender-based violence

Dialogue sparks action on gender-based violence

From Nairobi to Geneva: Africa Regional Dialogue – Toward the 2025 CSO-UN Dialogue on Peacebuilding

Whole-of-System Approach to Peacebuilding toward Operationalising the Peace, Human Rights, Development, and Humanitarian Nexus

Dr Vasu Gounden provides a regional political and security overview to Representatives from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

On 27 October 2025 the Founder and Executive Director of ACCORD, Dr Vasu Gounden, was invited to give a presentation ...

3rd Edition of the IRSK Annual Conference: Strengthening COMESA’s Role in a Shifting Global Landscape

Bridging research, policy, and practice is shaping how Africa responds to global shifts

Consultative Meeting on the Strategic Review of the African Standby Force

Reflecting on lessons, progress and the future direction of the ASF within the African Peace and Security Architecture.

Challenges Annual Forum 2025 explores the future of peace operations amid global change

Reflecting on innovation, resilience and adaptation in peace operations.

KwaMashu social cohesion and peacebuilding dialogue

Building bridges for a peaceful future

Experience Sharing Workshop between the COMESA Committee of Elders and SADC Panel of Elders 

Identifying good practices and exchanging information for strengthened mediation practices

Tana Forum Addresses Africa’s Peace and Security in a Changing Global Landscape

Developing new and innovative solutions to the myriad peace and security situations confronting the continent.

Dr Vasu Gounden, participates in the African Union’s 16th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa

Providing strategic direction for coherence and coordination

Dr Vasu Gounden participates in the 5th Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development

Driving transformative change, and shaping the future of global peace, security, and sustainable development On 20 October 2025 the Founder ...

Dr Gounden facilitates a session on the importance of designing a peace process for the youth peace mediator’s mentoring programme

A capacity-building initiative carried out by the Foreign Ministries of Finland and South Africa. On 17 October 2025, the Founder ...

African Standby Capacity (ASC) Roster Induction Training and Workforce Planning Exercise for the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) ASC Roster Focal Points

Aligning regional rostering practices with ASF standards The African Union Commission’s Peace Support Operations Division (AUC PSOD) and ACCORD organised ...

ACCORD Hosts Delegation from School of International Training

Preparing students as future competent leaders and responsible global citizens

The 1st African Youth Consultation on Mediation, Preventative Diplomacy and Peace Processes

Paving the way for enhanced youth engagement in preventative diplomacy and mediation efforts across the continent

ACCORD Attends Public Reading of the Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (CEVAWG)

Critical Engagement Towards a Stronger Treaty

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