Prevention Before the Crisis: Why the African Union Must Invest in Upstream Peace
29 Jun 2026
Upstream prevention in Africa has yet to be operationalised in a way that connects continental institutions to grassroots networks
Upstream prevention in Africa has yet to be operationalised in a way that connects continental institutions to grassroots networks
Leveraging Lessons Learned for Innovation in Threat Response Models: A Utilitarian Approach to Addressing Security Challenges in Africa
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