The alarming rate of coups on the continent are an indicator that firmer measures are required from the AU and respective regional bodies as a deterrent.
Prior to the coups, the continent had already witnessed 7 popular uprisings within the last decade that brought about changes in government. The actions, and inactions, of the military were critical to the outcome of these uprisings.
In the four affected countries of Niger, Nigeria, Chad and Cameroon, widespread insecurity and limited access to health, education and other essential services amid the pandemic threaten to roll back sustainable development gains.
Recent electoral dynamics and violence in Côte d’Ivoire challenges ECOWAS to reinforce its efforts in the country.
Examining the lingering political crisis that erupted in August 2015 within the leadership of Guinea-Bissau’s governing elites.
Discussing the development of National Elections Response Groups as peacebuilding tools during recent elections in West African countries.
Strengthening institutional capacities on mediation in the East African Region through best practices and lessons learnt in the continent.
A realistic examination of The Gambia’s ability to sustain its current peaceful state in the long term.
An overview of ECOWAS’s efforts to support national political dialogue processes through numerous declarations, statements and interventions.
ACCORD and the AU strengthen mediation capacity of personnel working within the continental and regional conflict early warning systems.