Africa Peace Initiative - API

06/11/2025

Peace in the DRC is not a distant dream; it’s a daily process that starts in every community, every home.

The Africa Peace Initiative stands ready to:
- Facilitate dialogue between all stakeholders
- Support human-centered development
- Amplify the voices of those most affected

Join us in turning promises into progress.
Because every statistic hides a story, and every story deserves peace.

03/11/2025

At the heart of API’s philosophy is Ubuntu; I am because we are.
Peace begins when human dignity is restored.

That means:
- Protecting civilians
- Strengthening local economies
- Building regional trust and cooperation

True peace is not just the absence of war — it’s the presence of justice, livelihoods, and hope.

30/10/2025

The Africa Peace Initiative (API) is sounding the alarm.

We urge governments, regional bodies, and partners to:
- Consolidate all existing peace agreements into one coherent, verifiable framework.
- Prioritize the protection of civilians in conflict zones.
- Ensure transparency in justice and negotiations.
- Involve civil society and youth at every stage.

Peace is not achieved by signing; it’s achieved by sincerity and inclusion.

27/10/2025

Why do peace agreements in the DRC keep failing?
Because the voices that matter most; local communities, women, youth, traditional leaders are often missing from the table. Fragmented and competing processes. Some countries have created confusion instead of cohesion. Lasting peace demands unity, inclusion, and trust. No more parallel tracks. No more top-down solutions.

24/10/2025

Two months after the signing of the Washington Peace Agreement (June 27, 2025) between the DRC and Rwanda, implementation stands at only 19.1%.
The numbers speak loudly
- Only 14 of 30 tasks are partially complete.
- 7 million Congolese remain displaced.
- 65% have lost confidence in peace processes.
Peace on paper means little when people still live in fear.
The Africa Peace Initiative calls for a shift from political promises to human-centered action.

29/09/2025

Tom Ndahiro at the Africa Peace Initiative event sheds light on the complex dynamics of armed groups in the DRC, the role of politics, and the challenges to peace and stability in the region.

28/09/2025

26/09/2025

“The East African Standby Force was chased out by the same government it came to support. SADC stepped in. We can’t talk about African solutions when leaders don’t respect themselves.” Eric Mikalano

24/09/2025

“For peace in the region, good economic deals must be made. If Congo and Rwanda share interests fairly, it will be much easier for them to work together; because they share the same interests.” Mick Mutiki, API Dialogue.