African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)

Peace in the Great Lakes region requires skilled #peacebuilders at all levels. However, many youth and community-based actors often lack the technical skills needed to effectively facilitate dialogue, mediate disputes, and support #conflictresolution. To strengthen youth-led peace efforts, ACCORD, in partnership with the ICGLR Regional Youth Forum (RYF), is convening an advanced training workshop on mediation techniques and dialogue facilitation from 30 March - 01 April, in #Nairobi. The initiative aims to equip young peace practitioners with practical tools to contribute to sustainable #peace across the region.

Bridging the gap between commitments and implementation remains one of the most persistent challenges in advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. Last week, the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) convened a regional workshop on the implementation of National Action Plans (NAPs) on WPS, as part of the outcomes of the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development. ACCORD, represented by its Senior Advisor on WPS, Ms. Pravina Makan-Lakha,, who contributed to discussions reflecting on the progress made over the past two decades, while highlighting the importance of translating policy commitments into meaningful and sustained impact.

Is sovereignty being reshaped? Xanthe Gittings writes about the erosion of sovereignty in the current global climate. Following tragedies such as the Rwandan genocide, both Africa and the international community revised their understanding of sovereignty, by developing the Responsibility to Protect which would allow for intervention in the case of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. However, recent developments indicate that the humanitarian justification of violations of sovereignty have disappeared and have been replaced by violations in pursuit of national self-interest. Read More:https://lnkd.in/dBYTq_4X

As global dynamics shift, so do the threats to peace. Abraham E. Minko, Ph.D writes about these increasing risk of hybrid threats to peace and security in Africa. These threats include cyber warfare and disinformation campaigns which influence the outcomes of political events. As such, regional bodies and the African Union (AU) need to adapt to these new challenges and ensure that their security frameworks can address the challenges of the changing security landscape. Read More:https://lnkd.in/dnpKfv7m

How should Africa navigate shifting global dynamics? John Kayode Fayemi, PhD. who reflects on the current state of relations between the West and Africa during this time of changing global forces. He writes that now is the time for Africa to work together as a bloc and forge new systems and partnerships that are more beneficial to Africa and African growth. This requires the West to look at Africa as an equal partner and not just as place for exploitation and resource extraction. Read More: https://lnkd.in/daiwwgYK

"What distinguished Fink was not only his expertise, but his temperament. At a time when diplomacy can become transactional or performative, he embodied a quieter model of engagement" Boitshoko Mokgatlhe honours the legacy of Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom, reflecting on his principled belief in human dignity and his commitment to finding peace in even the most complex conflicts. Read the full tribute here:

🆕 Conflict & Resilience Monitor is live ❗️ 1️⃣ This edition feautres a tribute to Nicholas ‘Fink’ Haysom by Boitshoko Mokgatlhe 2️⃣ A reflection on evolving Africa–West relations by John Kayode Fayemi, PhD. 3️⃣ An examination of rising hybrid threats to Africa's Peace by Abraham E. Minko, Ph.D 4️⃣ The erosion of sovereignty and the changing role of humanitarian intervention by Xanthe Gittings. Read more ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/dTnFxDRu

[Press Communiqué] On 13–14 March 2026, ACCORD convened a High-Level Intra-African Dialogue titled “Africa at a Strategic Inflection Point: Agency, Alignment and Resilience in a Fragmenting World” in Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa — chaired by ACCORD’s Board Chair, Graça Machel. Read more ⬇️https://lnkd.in/ekz_gB4X

Today, ACCORD's Executive Director, Dr. Vasu Gounden welcomed Mr Laurent Nduwimana and Mr Bucumi Ananias, advisors to the Office of the Ombudsman of #Burundi, to ACCORD House in Durban 🇿🇦 for a courtesy visit. The visit created space to reflect on shared experiences & identify opportunities for future collaboration. Mr Nduwimana and Mr Ananias were in Durban to attend the African Ombudsman Research Centre’s (AORC’s) Relaunch and Training Programme jointly hosted by the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the South African Public Protector’s Office.