Consultative Meeting on the Strategic Review of the African Standby Force
30 Oct 2025
Reflecting on lessons, progress and the future direction of the ASF within the African Peace and Security Architecture.
Reflecting on lessons, progress and the future direction of the ASF within the African Peace and Security Architecture.
After almost a quarter century of existence, an honest assessment of the AU’s Governance, Peace and Security Policy Frameworks is long-overdue
This edition of Conflict Trends begins with three articles focused on national dialogues in Africa. The first article, written by Distinct Obuzor Imaka and Tonye Marclint Ebiede, discusses national dialogues
The security crisis in the Sahel offers a clear example of challenges faced, highlighting the major obstacles to peace and security that confront the AU’s integration process at the continental level.
The last decade has witnessed cooperation between the Nordic region and Africa to address increasingly complex civil conflicts.
The Nordic countries have established a robust partnership with Africa, supporting the APSA through initiatives with African governments, the AU, RECs/RMs, civil society, and research institutions.
The review of the twenty years of existence of the APSA of the AU and its contribution to peace in Central Africa is timely
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
Investment must be made in building effective national and local stakeholder capacities to prevent and mitigate conflicts
The “strongly-worded statement” has always been a foreign policy instrument for diplomats responding to situations of concern. There is a growing awareness that statements issued by intergovernmental organisations at the onset of crises play a catalytic role in setting the tone for the international response.