On 30 October 2025, ACCORD in partnership with the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) Northern Cape, convened a provincial seminar titled “Exploring the Architecture of Coalition Governance and Politics
Reviewing and examining scholarship on the resurgence of coups d’état, and the conceptual framing of their popular
support.
This edition of Conflict Trends begins with an article written by Abraham Ename Minko about United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms. The article discusses the reasons advanced by Africa for
After almost a quarter century of existence, an honest assessment of the AU’s Governance, Peace and Security Policy Frameworks is long-overdue
Coalitions are no longer the exception, but a new norm
The “Traoré Effect” highlights a deeper governance dilemma facing postcolonial states grappling with insecurity, economic stagnation, and popular frustration
This month’s monitor begins with an article from Ambassador Said Djinnit, Dr Ibrahim Assane Mayaki and former SRSG El-Ghassim Wane. In their article they discuss the lessons the African Union
Community Leaders Call for Stronger Engagement in Local Governance
Contributing Towards Conflict Prevention and Strengthening of Good Governance
Unity in Action: Championing Peace and Governance Reforms in Mozambique