ACCORD participates in the South Africa – Switzerland Special Envoys Retreat
22 May 2026
Strengthening mediation professionalisation, expertise, coordination and co-operation
Strengthening mediation professionalisation, expertise, coordination and co-operation
African-led PSOs have emerged as a principal instrument through which the AU, RECs/RMs, and ad hoc coalitions of states have attempted to respond to the continent’s complex security challenges
This month we begin with an article about the challenges that national peace architectures face in the current peace and security landscape in Africa. The article, written by Chika Charles Aniekwe
Are national peace architectures, typically centred on peace councils, local peace committees, and insider mediation, still fit for purpose?
Sustaining peace agreements in the continent
Empowering youth in protracted conflicts.
Strengthening conflict prevention tools and institutional approaches in Africa.
Advancing the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda through RECs in Africa.
The African Union Commission (AUC) held the 14th African Standby Force (ASF) Training Implementation Workshop (TIW) at the Alisa Hotel in Accra, Ghana from 30 November – 2 December 2022.
Strengthening efforts between the AU and RECs for effective peacebuilding on the continent.