From fighting Jihadists to fighting Juntas: Explaining the recent resurgence of military coups in Africa, and how to prevent recurrence
Since 2020, Africa has recorded seven successful coups and three unsuccessful coups. No singular factor explains coup drivers. The 26 July coup in Niger is not an isolated event. Rather, it represents the recent resurgence of military coups that have plagued Africa, especially West Africa and Sudan. Since 2020, Africa has recorded seven successful coups […]
Africa’s Peace mission to Ukraine & Russia: Towards a strategy of active non-alignment?
The recent peace mission to Ukraine and Russia, led by African Heads of State may herald the emergence of a shift in the continent’s strategy as Africa takes a more proactive role
Africa’s Quest for Reform of the United Nations Security Council
Africa’s call for reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has grown into a compelling argument for decolonising the composition of the Council by adding one or more African permanent members
How Mauritius became Africa’s vanguard in sustaining peace
This piece explores the Mauritian government’s remarkable success in sustaining peace over the past decade, bolstered by strong support from international partners.
Towards a Common Vision of Climate, Peace and Security in Zambia
Although Zambia does not experience violent conflict, the negative effects of the impact of climate change, compounded with other risk factors, can pose a challenge to human security
Road to 2023 Zimbabwe General Election
On 23 August 2023, Zimbabweans will go to the polls to elect Councillors, Members of Parliament, and a President. In March 2022, the main opposition party, the Citizens Coalitions for Change (CCC) won 19 out of 28 seats in parliamentary by-elections, setting the stage for a close race between it and the Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) in the August polls.
Xenophobia – a threat to the unity of African peoples
Traces of xenophobic sentiment and violence have long existed in Africa, which at times has resulted in the inflammation of inter-state relations as well as large-scale displacements.
The Importance of National Action Plans in Advancing Africa’s Youth, Peace and Security Agenda
The youth agenda is not a box-ticking strategy. It is a development, gender, human rights, peace and security issue that will require the implementation of intentional national strategies and structures in order to be effective.
Towards more Context-specific, Participatory, and Adaptive Approaches to Conflict Prevention and Sustaining Peace
Are approaches to peacebuilding that understand conflict resolution as an emergent process that is context specific, participatory and adaptive, more effective at preventing and resolving conflict than approaches that are based on pre-determined ideological assumptions and standards?
The UN Security Council and the Future of MINUSMA
On Friday 16th June, Mali’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulaye Diop, told the UN Security Council, that its 13,000-strong stabilisation mission (MINUSMA) should leave without delay. MINUSMA has tried to stabilise Mali for a decade, but Diop’s demand comes after a long period of increasingly difficult relations between the country’s junta and the UN. The junta has […]