This month we begin with an article about the challenges that national peace architectures face in the current peace and security landscape in Africa. The article, written by Chika Charles Aniekwe
Ten years after its launch and two years of silence, there is a need to reboot the Tana Forum on Security in Africa for it to remain a strong platform enabling Africa to lead in addressing peace and security issues
Will the new leadership propel the AU Commission towards meaningful progress, or will it remain hindered by old obstacles?
AI enhances conflict prevention through early warning systems and mechanisms that analyse satellite imagery, social media data, and historical trends to detect emerging threats
The aspiration of African Solutions for African Problems, under the norms of the responsibility to protect, prompted the AU to take up this responsibility in Somalia.
AI can be of immense assistance to Africa in managing the refugee crisis, however, there is a need for deeper engagement on how these technologies may compromise the rights of refugees and asylum seekers
This edition of Conflict Trends begins with an article from Regina M. Mwendwa and Jescah A. Otieno who have written about the use of hard tactics in the informal settlements
After the end of the Second World War in 1945 and the dawn of the new world order, Africa remained passive and accepted the geopolitical realities of the international system
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
Strengthening conflict prevention tools and institutional approaches in Africa.