Introduction This appraisal is an interlocution of the twin cultures of silence and denial inherent in Zimbabwe’s post-colonial peacebuilding praxis.…
Silence and Denial as Impediments to Peace in Post-Colonial Zimbabwe, 1980-2016
Mediation & Reconciliation
These Kujenga Amani essays provide insight into the various methods of reconciliation and mediation techniques that are applied to conflict and post-conflict situations across Africa, while addressing the challenges and visions for peace and the prospect for peacebuilding.
The Crisis in Burundi: A Call to Regional Actors
"Given Burundi’s refusal to allow the AU’s peacekeeping force and the UN’s admitted lack of preparedness, what role can the…
Women’s Involvement in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution among the Igbo of Southeastern Nigeria
"As the Igbo case demonstrates, governments and international organizations—in Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa—have to ensure a narrative that extends…
The Politics of Reconciliation in Zimbabwe: Three Times Failure—Will the Fourth Time Count?
"When the appropriate time would be to address past social injustices and how they should be addressed remains unclear, but…
The Central African Republic Crisis: Neighboring Countries and the Prospects for Peace
"Ultimately [...] the future of peace in the CAR lies in the hands of the leaders and people of the…
Post-Amnesty Reintegration and Peacebuilding Challenges in Nigeria’s Niger Delta Region: The Way Forward
“Policies that are implemented for reintegration, if they are to be truly successful, must be linked to the security and…
Mapping Reconciliation Processes in Africa: A Project Set to Fail or A Possible Gateway to Further Research?
Reconciliation has become an important term in the national discourse, particularly within Africa. Yet what reconciliation actually refers to, how it…
Mediating in Madagascar: Bypassing the AU Ban on Coup Legitimization
A great political problem on the African continent is the scourge of coups have taken place over the past half…