Despite the efforts and moderate digital progress that Africa has made throughout the decades, a need still exists to further their digital development.
Ongoing peace processes attest to a new dynamic; they signal a quest for finding regional solutions to peace and security challenges in the Great Lakes region
The East African region is to mobilise soldiers to work in cooperation with FARDC and administrative forces to support the political dialogue between rebels and the government, provide civilian protection, enforce peace agreements and contain, defeat and eradicate negative forces in the country
The recent mass exits from Boko Haram present an inevitable yet unique opportunity to take stock of earlier efforts to encourage defections from Boko Haram factions
Since the end of last year, Sudan’s political faction groups – the military leadership and civilian political parties – have been negotiating a peace accord aimed at reinstating a civilian administration
The PAG is a politically neutral regional initiative harnessing the experience and expertise of its members to support peace and development processes in Cabo Delgado
Over the last decade Africa has experienced a resurgence of what used to be called rebels. In response a number of new types of operations have evolved
Representation and participation of women in peace processes is not taken for granted, as women are increasingly becoming key players in peace processes
Climate change is an undeniable conflict threat multiplier that is already increasing food insecurity, water scarcity and resource competition while disrupting livelihoods
After years of decline, conflict-related civilian deaths have increased sharply, and there are questions as to how the UN can better help prevent and manage conflict in an increasing complex and volatile peace and security environment
The overall assessment is that the MNJTF is, to a degree, effectively attaining its mandate priorities. As a result of the efforts of the MNJTF there is a decline in the number of terrorist attacks and fatalities in the region.
Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, on 25 February 2023, will hold its Presidential and National Assembly Elections; the 7th in the Fourth Republic (1999-2023).
Eswatini started 2023 at the forefront of the world’s attention following the death of Thulani Maseko, aside from the additional interest Eswatini is set to host elections in 2023.
Ethiopia faces enormous and urgent reconciliation and peacebuilding needs. Coupled with the national dialogue process, the peace agreement is a major milestone
A sustaining peace perspective on climate change shows that the effects of climate change can exacerbate the drivers of conflict, and conflict can undermine the resilience of communities to cope with climate change
Southern Africa is one of the most vulnerable regions in the world to climate change due to its physical exposure to weather events, low adaptive capacity and high dependence on climate sensitive livelihoods.
The concept of agency, its necessities, and values, has formed a key part of the development narrative in the Global South.
Zimbabwe has hired former Mozambican President Joachim Chissano to lead a group that would work to end the country’s protracted standoff with its creditors and the international community