Instability has been a fixture in Central African Republic since at least 2004, when a three-year civil war engulfed the…
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As the Economic Community of West African States prepares to establish a regional force to combat terrorism and security threats,…
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) lasted 16 years and was one of the most ambitious peacekeeping efforts in…
Aerial photos show that a small airport in southeast Libya has become a key transit point for arms and supplies…
In a country as vast as the Central African Republic, mobility is a gigantic task for the peacekeepers of the…
Organized crime formed in the wake of Africa’s postcolonial independence in the 1970s, proliferated through continental conflicts in the 1980s…
With one tap of a torch, Kenyan President William Ruto set ablaze a huge stockpile of firearms at the National…
Disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) are foundational pillars of peacebuilding, but they are never a one-size-fits-all solution. Each context demands…
China has an extensive record of attempting to gain power and influence in Africa. Its media strategies seek to position…
Tanzania has a long history of protecting civilians, promoting peace and supporting peacekeeping operations, particularly in Africa. It was no…