African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD)

12/06/2026

From 10–11 June, ACCORD contributed to the African Union Centre for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Consultative Meeting on the Review of the African Solidarity Initiative (ASI) in Cairo, Egypt.

The meeting reflected on the ASI’s vision, objectives and implementation since its launch in 2012, while assessing its continued relevance and contribution to Africa’s evolving peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction landscape.

11/06/2026

On 9 June, ACCORD participated in the High-level Business Dialogue in Cairo, Egypt, hosted by the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding (CCCPA), the African Union (AU) and the African Business Council under the theme: Towards a Roadmap for AUC-PCRD and Private Sector Partnership: Unlocking African Private Sector Engagement and Business Opportunities.

The Dialogue explored how stronger partnerships between the AU and the private sector can support Africa’s post-conflict reconstruction and development efforts through investment, job creation and sustainable economic opportunities.

ACCORD Researcher Katharine Bebington joined the panel discussion, Beyond CSR and Donations: Strategic Investment in Peace Dividends, highlighting how meaningful private sector engagement can contribute to community recovery and long-term stability, while also creating shared value and opportunities for businesses across the continent.

10/06/2026

June is Peacebuilding Month at ACCORD!🥳

For 34 years, ACCORD has contributed to African-led peacebuilding, helping shape the knowledge, practice & partnerships that advance peace across the continent.

Throughout the month, we will reflect on the evolution of peacebuilding, share our work & celebrate the practitioners driving this work forward.

08/06/2026

Join us today at the Fragility Forum 2026 ( )!

Jointly with World Bank Grouproup, ACCORD is convening a discussion that brings together leaders from think tanks around the world to reflect on what we have learned about fragility, resilience & prevention.

Think tanks can play a greater role in providing analysis, informing policy & supporting course correction in complex & rapidly changing contexts.

Join the conversation as we explore what adds value, what doesn't & how we can better bridge the gap between knowledge & practice.

📅 Monday 08 June 2026
⏲️04:45pm – 05:45pm EST (10:45 PM – 11:45 PM CAT)
🔗https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/234515880489948?p=RLb4ngzGAeqOm2Rrj3

Cedric De Coning

03/06/2026

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📅 3 - 4 June 2026

ACCORD is currently at the High-Level Strategic Meeting of the Advisory Board for in the Great Lakes Region.

Together with regional actors, civil society networks & development partners, we're exploring ways to strengthen peace efforts, elevate the voices & leadership of women and youth in peace processes & bridge the gap between community-led peacebuilding & high-level political processes.

As a partner organisation, ACCORD is honoured to contribute to these important conversations on building more inclusive approaches to peace, security & regional cooperation in the Great Lakes Region.

31/05/2026

are heading to the polls tomorrow, can the Upcoming Polls Move ’s Politics Beyond Survival? 🇪🇹

Read this article by Hilina Berhanu Degefa() & . They discuss the current mood in the country, as many people face security challenges & a sense of isolation from the political process.
Challenges also exist concerning the blurring of lines between party & state & the role that opposition parties play in Ethiopia’s political climate.

Read full article here⤵️https://www.accord.org.za/analysis/election-as-qintot-can-the-upcoming-polls-move-ethiopias-politics-beyond-survival/

31/05/2026

Abraham Ename Minko’s article examines the central paradox of artificial intelligence in conflict settings in , with a particular focus on . While can be used to strengthen and improve responses, it also carries significant risks, as it can be deployed by warring parties to enable or intensify attacks. The article highlights the need for the to develop clearer approaches to governing AI in conflict contexts, ensuring that existing frameworks evolve in step with this rapidly changing conflict landscape.

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As drones, satellite AI analysis and social media monitoring proliferate across African conflict zones, the AU's peace architecture remains dangerously under-equipped to govern them

31/05/2026

In this article, Junhee Seo, explore the challenges that girl refugees face in accessing the internet and mobile phones.

"In the end, digital access is not just about being connected; it is about power. It shapes who can access information, who can make decisions and whose voices are heard. Without addressing these inequalities, efforts to support refugees and build more inclusive communities will remain incomplete" ~ Junhee Seo



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Compared to boys, refugee girls are less likely to have independent access to phones or the internet

31/05/2026

📖 The May edition of the Conflict Trends Monitor is out!

As Sudan’s conflict continues with devastating consequences for its people and the wider region, questions remain about how peace efforts can be made more effective.

In this latest edition, Francis Deng and Issameldin Abbas Ahmed examine the various mediation initiatives underway and argue that greater coordination between bilateral, regional, multilateral and international actors is essential to achieving a sustainable peace. Their analysis highlights the importance of aligning these efforts to ensure they are complementary rather than fragmented.

Read full article here⤵️https://www.accord.org.za/analysis/from-competition-to-integration-reengineering-sudans-peace-efforts/

25/05/2026

Happy Africa Day! ✨

Africa Day reminds us that the continent’s greatest strength lies in its people