Why is building peace in a context such as the Congolese conflicts so hard? Despite many efforts, including the presence…
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Prospects for Peacebuilding in Eastern Congo?
December 20, 2012
After controlling Goma for 11 days, M23 has now left the city. This is, unfortunately, not the end of the…
Towards More Effective Partnership Peacekeeping in Africa
November 19, 2012
Partnership peacekeeping involves official or unofficial attempts by multiple actors to coordinate the objectives of their peace operations. In Africa,…
AU Plays, UN Pays: The New Normal in AU-UN Security Cooperation
November 19, 2012
In the momentous Security Council debate that took place in January 2012 on cooperation between the United Nations and regional…
AU-UN Synergy: Envisioning Credible Ownership of African Peace and Security Architecture?
November 19, 2012
At the heart of African peace and security architecture (APSA) is the aspiration for enhanced African autonomy, often referred to…
Africa and the Emerging Powers: An Evolving Analytical Inquiry?
November 19, 2012
As the 2015 MDG benchmark approaches, there is much to reflect on especially with respect to Africa’s global revitalization in…