Intergenerational justice and human rights in a time of planetary crises in Africa
Planetary crises are challenges that we face collectively as one human family, and must be overcome with the richness of our full diversity.
Climate change induced conflict in coastal communities of Nigeria’s Niger Delta region and internal security operations: perspectives for the future
Climate change is already compounding the level of competition for resources, resulting in conflicts in some parts of Nigeria such as in coastal communities.
The unintended consequences of UN financial support for AU peace support operations
Financing AU peace operations via the UN will have several unintended but foreseeable negative consequences that need to be taken into account.
Situating the SAMIM model within the pragmatic peace operations approach
The SAMIM mission is unique in its pragmatic approach to peace operations and counterterrorism.
The African Union security sector reform policy framework: A decade of implementation: successes, challenges, and perspectives for the future
SSG/R should be a key element of the political processes of states emerging from conflict and of the strengthening of rule of law institutions.
Revitalising the African standby force: lessons from Africa’s Peace operations experience
The ASF was successful as a political project, but, the evolution of peace operations over the past 20 years in Africa differed in important ways from the assumptions made in the original ASF concept.
What is possible for peace and conflict sensitivity at COP28?
On 3 December 2023, for the first time in the history of the annual climate change conference, COP28 will feature peace, relief, and recovery as a thematic day.
Why the hold on greenwashing policy in Africa?
The importance of addressing the challenges posed by climate change has become increasingly important on the global agenda.
Rethinking peace and security: many thoughts, little innovation
The upsurge in inter and intra-state armed conflict, and responses to this violence, have led to a questioning of the credibility, legitimacy, effectiveness and efficiency of our peace and security architectures.
The African Union – United Nations strategic partnership in an era of networked multilateralism
The AU and UN are deepening and strengthening their strategic partnership in a new era of networked multilateralism.