Evaluation of the African Union Peace and Security Council: Lessons from 20 years of intervention and recommendations for the future
Executive summary As the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) marks its 20th anniversary, it is important to reflect on its journey and take stock of the achievements, challenges, and opportunities. In essence, this commemoration provides an opportunity to reimagine the role of the PSC in promoting and consolidating the peace and security agenda on […]
A historical overview of coalition governments in the province of KwaZulu-Natal
Introduction This Policy and Practice Brief (PPB) is situated within the broader context of the rise of coalition politics in South Africa, in particular at the local government level. For instance, in 2021, the local government elections (LGEs) produced 70 hung local municipalities, a 159% increase compared to the 2016 LGEs, which had produced only […]
When democracy catches a cold, citizens sneeze: What is the cure for Africa?
The article focuses on the enormous challenges facing Africa in democratisation and the implications for peace and development and contributes to the ongoing debates about the state of democracy globally and in Africa, in particular.
When values inform approaches to climate security: The case of Zambia’s Southern Province
This policy and practice brief discusses the significance of community values in addressing climate related security risks.
Initiatives and Efforts to Institutionalise the Youth Peace and Security Agenda
This brief analyses the current youth, peace and security agenda on the African continent by looking at the various efforts and initiatives taken at the institutional level to advance the agenda.
Strengthening Democratic Governance and Political Stability in Africa: Critical Policy Perspectives
The brief analyses how and why African democracies are backsliding into authoritarianism and proposes actions for strengthening democratic governance and political stability and preventing future crises and conflicts.
Secessionists Movements and their Implications for Security in Africa: The Case of Southern Cameroons
Secessionist movements have become a norm in some post-independence African states, leading to violent conflict and civil war. This PPB examines the factors influencing secessionist movements in Cameroon.
Community Security and Arms Control: Lessons from Darfur
Evaluating two community security and arms control (CSAC) projects piloted by UNAMID in Darfur, Sudan
Remembering the Ogaden War 45 Years Later: Four and a Half Lessons Towards a Peaceful Future
45 years ago, Africa was confronted with its first inter-state war when Somalia tried to annex the Ogaden from Ethiopia. This PPB offers insight into the conflict.
Analysing the Patterns and Dominant Narrative(s) of Nigeria’s Farmer-Herder Conflicts
This Policy & Practice Brief forms part of ACCORD’s knowledge production work to inform peacemaking, peacekeeping and peacebuilding