The Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development was launched in 2019 during Egypt’s Chairmanship of the African Union (AU) and under the auspices of H.E. Abdelfattah El-Sisi, President of
Strengthening Youth Networks in Peace and Security
This edition of Conflict Trends begins with three articles focused on national dialogues in Africa. The first article, written by Distinct Obuzor Imaka and Tonye Marclint Ebiede, discusses national dialogues
National dialogue has emerged as a way to manage diversity, resolve conflict, and create space for inclusive reform.
The security crisis in the Sahel offers a clear example of challenges faced, highlighting the major obstacles to peace and security that confront the AU’s integration process at the continental level.
One of the defining characteristics of this US Administration is the emergent doctrine of ‘something for something,’ whereby US engagement in global affairs, is conditional upon tangible benefits, primarily economic or strategic resources.
Fifty years after ECOWAS’s establishment in 1975, its integration processes are at risk of unravelling
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
Advancing the youth, peace and security policy at the regional level
Uniting Young Leaders From Wise-Youth Network and Ethiopian Youth Council for a Training Session