ACCORD Supports the National Consultation on Ethiopia’s Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda Process
28 May 2026
Strengthening national understanding of the YPS agenda
Strengthening national understanding of the YPS agenda
Despite growing recognition of the YPS agenda, meaningful participation remains limited by institutional and socio-cultural barriers
While YPS frameworks have generated momentum for the adoption of the YPS agenda, progress in implementation remains slow, resulting in limited impact. The analysis that follows examines whether the CFYPS has substantially addressed the needs of Africa’s young peacebuilders
Using the human security and bottom-up peacebuilding frameworks, to analyse the Kenyan state’s response to recent youth-led protests, examining the impact of securitisation of the protests on peace and stability, and recommending actions that may engender the re-imagining of state-youth engagement for a better Kenya
Examining the structural drivers, tactical innovations, and governance implications of youth protests in Francophone West Africa, with particular attention to Burkina Faso, Guinea, and Senegal
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria presents a unique case study for understanding how youth populations transition from conflict perpetuation to peacebuilding across different historical periods
Youth peacebuilders shared experiences of political hesitation, bureaucratic delays and administrative processes that move slower than the urgency demanded by their contexts
Whether in community mediation, social entrepreneurship, civic education, or violence prevention, young people in the DRC are leading innovative experiences that deserve greater recognition and systematic support.
Abstract The interest in youth engagement and representation in Africa has gained currency in recent years. Consequently, legal, policy, and institutional frameworks have been established, with the goal of enhancing
From 1-3 October 2025, Nairobi will host the IRSK conference under the theme Enhancing COMESA’s Strategic Positioning and Resilience in the Evolving Global Order