
Third Commemoration of the Africa Day of Peace and Reconciliation
The state of peace and reconciliation in Africa

The state of peace and reconciliation in Africa

On 18 December 2024 the Founder and Executive Director of ACCORD, Dr Vasu Gounden, participated in the second virtual meeting of the Global Peace and Security Alliance (GPSA) initiative. The


This article proposes an alternative theoretical framework for national dialogues using the theories of the social contract, consociationalism and conflict transformation.

Dialogue as a platform for peacebuilding

This paper explores how city residents build resilience and prevent violent conflict in an urban setting.

This article is a review of the book : The Elgar Companion to War, Conflict and Peacebuilding in Africa.

An in-depth examination of the challenges and opportunities for strengthening peacebuilding efforts in Africa, as discussed during the African Regional Thematic Consultation in Pretoria in October 2024.

On 13 November 2024, the Founder and Executive Director met with Mr Tom Perriello, the United States Special Envoy for Sudan. The meeting took place in Pretoria, South Africa. Mr

Building mediation capacity and supporting women’s inclusivity in peace processes.