Conflict Trends 2023/3
The abuse of a motion of no confidence in Lesotho: Triggers and impact
This article explores the abuse of the provision of motions of no confidence, its triggers, and how they have impacted the political stability and socioeconomic situation in Lesotho.
Enhancing synergies between peacebuilding and human rights interventions of the Africa Union (AU)
This article aims to shed light on the nexus between peace and human rights and why it is important for sustainable peace on the continent.
SADC and election-related conflicts in Zimbabwe: An assessment and recommendations
This article evaluates the role of SADC in resolving electoral conflicts in Zimbabwe, emphasising the organisation’s constrained enforcement capacity and reliance on diplomatic strategies.
A security dilemma during Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration in the Lake Chad Basin
The security crisis in the Lake Chad Basin has been of great concern since the expansion of Boko Haram as one of the deadliest terrorist groups on the continent. Scaled-up interventions include DDR processes as part of the Regional Strategy for the Stabilisation, Recovery and Resilience of the Boko Haram-affected Areas.
Resource-based conflict early-warning system in the Hammer, Nyangatom, and Dassanech community of South Omo, Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, the pattern and forms of the recent violent conflicts in pastoral areas indicate that they have been involved in resource control and utilisation competition. An in-depth investigation of natural resource-based conflict and its dynamics in the South Omo Zone in Ethiopia is the focus of this article.
Book Review of The Frontlines of Peace: An Insider’s Guide to Changing the World by Séverine Autesserre
In a world marked by discord and turmoil, the peace pursuit is an enduring aspiration. The concept of peace transcended the absence of conflict, embracing a multifaceted journey of trust-building and addressing the cause of conflict. This change in outlook calls for a reassessment of peace initiatives in the many ongoing wars worldwide, such as […]