On 27 October 2025 the Founder and Executive Director of ACCORD, Dr Vasu Gounden, was invited to give a presentation at the Embassy of Sweden in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The
Bridging research, policy, and practice is shaping how Africa responds to global shifts
Reviewing and examining scholarship on the resurgence of coups d’état, and the conceptual framing of their popular
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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
Developing new and innovative solutions to the myriad peace and security situations confronting the continent.
Providing strategic direction for coherence and coordination
Driving transformative change, and shaping the future of global peace, security, and sustainable development On 20 October 2025 the Founder and Executive Director, Dr Vasu Gounden, participated in the 5th
“Justice must be the lifeblood of reconciliation, the architecture of peace, and the promise of a future where all humanity can thrive”
Enhancing Diplomatic Strategies for Peace and Stability