On 15 June 2026, the Founder and Executive Director of ACCORD, Dr Vasu Gounden, hosted the newly appointed Norwegian Ambassador to South Africa, H.E. Ambassador Anne Beathe Kristiansen. It was
ACCORD shares knowledge on dialogue, negotiation, and mediation
International financial support for African-led peace operations is no longer a viable option. African countries and institutions will have to increasingly finance their own operations. They have done so in the past, but now the exception will have to become the norm.
Future AU-UN missions can take inspiration from the work of local civil society in the PoC field
Taking stock of progress and reaffirming regional commitment to the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Eastern Africa.
The United Nations (UN) and its peacekeeping missions are currently at critical crossroads. One structural obstacle with most UN transitions is the sidelining of African regional organizations.
Our July edition of the Monitor pays tribute to the founding Editor of ACCORD’s African Journal on Conflict Resolution (AJCR), Prof. Jannie Malan, who passed away this month. The Founder
Research on the Future of Peace Operations, Protection of Civilians, Peacebuilding and Women’s Meaningful Participation
Humanitarian diplomacy seeks to leverage negotiation, advocacy, and dialogue to promote adherence to international humanitarian laws and facilitate peacebuilding efforts
AI enhances conflict prevention through early warning systems and mechanisms that analyse satellite imagery, social media data, and historical trends to detect emerging threats