
Discussing peace and security as a catalyst to the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
Recognising that peace and security are fundamental prerequisites for the AfCFTA’s success.

Recognising that peace and security are fundamental prerequisites for the AfCFTA’s success.

Addressing the polycrisis and geo-strategic competition challenges in the COMESA Region.

Reaffirming commitments and promoting peacebuilding in the region.

We begin this edition of the Monitor with a contribution from Cheryl Hendricks, who writes about rethinking peace and security in the current global context. She argues that existing normative frameworks

The upsurge in inter and intra-state armed conflict, and responses to this violence, have led to a questioning of the credibility, legitimacy, effectiveness and efficiency of our peace and security architectures.

This article reviews the implementation of CEWARN’s partnerships with CSOs for data collection, analysis and response under the current Strategy Framework.

A closer examination of conflict connections and motivations reveals hidden agendas, geopolitical strategic moves, and the struggle for control in Niger.

Because of the combined effects of the Boko Haram insurgency, banditry, kidnappings, separatist agitations, ethno-religious conflicts, and the farmer-herder crisis, the Nigerian military has been drafted to play a frontline role in quelling the multifarious security crises in the country.

Towards Stronger Global-Regional Peace & Security Partnerships.

Resetting Preventive Diplomacy and Mediation for the 21st Century