3+ hour, 49+ min ago  (239+ words) APSA was more than an institutional architecture. It was a political statement that Africa must develop its own capacity to prevent, manage and resolve conflict. However, today we must ask honestly whether the conflict landscape has changed faster than our…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (560+ words) We begin this edition of the Monitor with an article from Francis Deng and Issameldin Abbas Ahmed about the peace process in Sudan. In particular, their article focusses on the various mediation efforts and makes an argument for a coordinated…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (223+ words) Why Digital Access Matters for Refugee Girls in Conflict Settings accord. org. za In many households, mobile phones and digital devices are controlled by male family members. As a result, girls often lack direct access and instead rely on others,…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (275+ words) This paper interrogates a central paradox: the same AI technologies that could save lives through early conflict detection are being weaponised to destroy them. As drones, satellite AI analysis and social media monitoring proliferate across African conflict zones, the African…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (237+ words) Maximising the impact of international efforts In light of the ongoing escalation and the increasing complexity of the crisis, there is an urgent need to establish an effective political mission under a mandate from the United Nations (UN) Security Council....

2+ day, 9+ hour ago  (324+ words) Ethiopia's seventh general election is scheduled for 1 June 2026. On the surface, the procedural gears appear to be turning. The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) continues to follow its electoral calendar with repeated assurances of technical rigour that, at least…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (387+ words) ACCORD Supports the National Consultation on Ethiopia's Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda Process accord. org. za ACCORD Supports the National Consultation on Ethiopia's Youth, Peace, and Security Agenda Process Strengthening national understanding of the YPS agenda The Ethiopian Youth Council,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (245+ words) ACCORD participates in the South Africa " Switzerland Special Envoys Retreat accord. org. za ACCORD participates in the South Africa " Switzerland Special Envoys Retreat Strengthening mediation professionalisation, expertise, coordination and co-operation On 20 " 22 May 2026 ACCORD participated in the South Africa " Switzerland Special…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (418+ words) ACCORD's Dr Vasu Gounden Delivers Keynote at Forward Africa Leaders Symposium 2026 accord. org. za ACCORD's Dr Vasu Gounden Delivers Keynote at Forward Africa Leaders Symposium 2026 Addressing a foundational challenge at the heart of Africa's digital transformation Held under the theme…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (202+ words) ACCORD attends the Electoral Commission KZN Multi Stakeholder Engagement accord. org. za ACCORD attends the Electoral Commission KZN Multi Stakeholder Engagement Strengthening Civil Society Engagement for Inclusive and Credible Elections On 22 April 2026, ACORD participated in a multi stakeholder engagement hosted…...