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
As drones, satellite AI analysis and social media monitoring proliferate across African conflict zones, the AU’s peace architecture remains dangerously under-equipped to govern them
Strengthening mediation professionalisation, expertise, coordination and co-operation
A new geopolitical architecture is being assembled, and the question before us is whether Africa will help design it or merely inherit it
Regional security mechanisms in Africa play a crucial role in addressing conflicts, terrorism, and political instability, but their effectiveness is often constrained
Sudan’s war will not end on its own. It requires leadership, African leadership
The 1330th Communiqué on the situation in Sudan demonstrates consistency in principle, but a heightened sense of urgency
If Africa is to take greater ownership of its peace and security future, it must also rethink the tools it relies on
Influencing policies that respond to access of water and sanitation from a gendered perspective.
Supporting the development of Malawi’s CRSVA report