Foreword
In all five articles in this issue, some aspect of governance plays a significant role. The term ‘governance’ appears in the titles of two articles, and words such as ‘govern’,
In all five articles in this issue, some aspect of governance plays a significant role. The term ‘governance’ appears in the titles of two articles, and words such as ‘govern’,

Exploring the contemporary security implications of the nexus between state fragility and conflict dynamics in the Horn of Africa.

Proposal for a strategic governance regime whereby Nigeria and Cameroon synergise efforts to manage volatile forest landscapes.

Demonstrating that local governance in South Africa facilitates the occurrence of xenophobic violence.

Analysing transitional justice processes in African societies where power-sharing was used as a tool to end protracted civil wars.

An in-depth examination of intra-party conflicts in a democratising Nigeria, with a view to recommending options for resolution.


Executive summary In 2016, ACCORD outlined its 2017-2021 Six-Pillar Strategy, which seeks to contribute to sustainable peace, security and development in Africa by mitigating conflict. One of the critical pillars


Case study of Zimbabwe’s 2019 national dialogue providing insight on what constitutes a national dialogue and why they are necessary.