Latest Documents

The Impact of the COVID-19 Outbreak on Governance, Peace and Security in the Hor

2020-07-27

Through the lens of governance, peace and security, the brief provides an overview of the Government responses to COVID-19, state of the economy, livelihoods, food security and public health, the impact of COVID-19 on bilateral country relationships, regional borderlands dynamics and initiatives taken by African regional institutions. The brief concludes with a set of recommended regional action for consideration.

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Review of international financing arrangements for disarmament, demobilization a

2020-07-23

Phase II report of this study commissioned by the SIDDR that explored international financing arrangements for DDR and issues related to harmonization and policy coherence.

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Understanding the DDR-SSR Nexus: Building Sustainable Peace in Africa

2020-07-23

Issue Paper developed for the United Nations Office of the Special Advisor for Africa as a contribution to the 2nd international Conference on DDR and Stability, Kinshasa, 12-14 June 2007 For further related documents, please follow the link b

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Practice Note - DDR of Ex- Combatants

2020-07-23

Although heavily focused on DDR interventions running alongside Peace Support Operations the document provides comprehensive (if now somewhat dated) practical guidance for DDR policy makers and practitioners covering all aspects of DDR programming. Explores linkages with SSR, national ownership, interrelationship between reintegration and work with IDP's and other conflict affected groups.

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Identifying lessons from DDR experiences in Africa

2020-07-22

Report on August 2004 Accra workshop on DDR Presentations covered trends in DDR, relationships with PSO, planning, and coordination, and working with special groups. Includes an analysis of issues related to Dealing with Commanders and the role of DDR within wider post-conflict recovery frameworks. Examples are drawn from a number of countries.

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Guns, Camps and Cash: Disarmament, Demobilization and Reinsertion of Former Comb

2020-07-22

Identifies and explores issues related to DDR in a number of political and security contexts. Specifically explores issues related to disarmament and the use of weapons buyback programs, approaches to the cantonment, and their impact and approaches to the provision of Financial Reinsertion Assistance. Country examples provided from a number of locations.

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Assessing the Reintegration of Ex-Combatants in the Context of Instability and I

2020-07-22

Drawing on CAR, DRC, and South Sudan as Case Studies the paper explores issues related to economic reintegration. Comparative analysis drawn identifies the fact that in many post-conflict settings informal economic activity provides the bulk of opportunities for ex-combatants and the general population.

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Reintegrating ex-combatants in the Great Lakes region - Lessons learned

2020-07-22

This wide-ranging report is built around an in-depth and complex analysis of three DDR processes in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Republic of Congo and Liberia. It explores issues related to all three main aspects of DDR and, in particular, has a useful analysis on issues related to weapons collection and the provision of reintegration support.

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From Rebel to Taxpayer? Working together for successful DDR

2020-07-22

Conference report from the Carlton Beach II Conference (2007): "From Rebel to Taxpayer? Working together for successful DDR". Explores a range of issues related to all stages of DDR including its role in underpinning wider peace and recovery frameworks and associated challenges with reintegration targeting and assistance.

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The War Within: A Critical Examination of Psycho-social Issues and Interventions

2020-07-22

Explores a variety of psychosocial issues impacting ex-combatants and communities and outlines recommendations for improving psychosocial support in future DDR programming. Case studies presented from Rwanda and Somaliland.

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Post-conflict mental health needs: A cross-sectional survey of trauma, depressio

2020-07-22

Report of a study conducted to measure PTSD and depression amongst the conflict-affected population in Juba, South Sudan. High levels of mental distress were found amongst ex-combatants and the report includes recommendations for increasing access to social and psychological assistance and services.

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Reintegrating Ex-Combatants in Post-Conflict Societies

2020-07-22

A review of several DDR programs exploring three main challenges and issues (security, social tensions, and marginalization) identifies lessons learned and best practices. Includes useful discussion and comparative analysis of issues related to national ownership and different types of security and political environments in which DDR (or components of it) might be implemented.

Election Reports

AUEOM Election Report: Republic of Togo

2020-07-21

Rapport de la Mission d’Observation Electorale de l’Union africaine pour l’élection présidentielle du 22 février 2020 en République Togolaise

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Study on the roles and contributions of youth to peace and security in Africa

2020-07-01

An Independent Expert Report Commissioned by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union

Reports

Premier Cours régional de cadres pour la prévention de l'extrémisme violent (PEV) à l’adresse des membres de la Communauté économique des Etats de l'Afrique centrale (CEEAC) 6-9 août 2019 Yaoundé, Cameroun

First Regional Senior Course on the Prevention of Violent Extremism

2020-06-01

Violent extremism knows no borders. In one way or another and at different times and degrees, all African Regional Economic Communities (RECs) experience this phenomenon. The links which unite the various armed groups which come under the banner of Violent Extremist, national or transnational, are, for many, known.

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African Journal onTerrorism June 2020

2020-06-01

Newsletters

Newsletter: Silencing the Guns activities, November 2019 - January 2020

2020-05-05

This newsletter highlights key initiatives and activities undertaken and supported by the Silencing the Guns Unit, with oversight of the AU Peace and Security Department.

Policy Documents

Africa Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) Roadmap: 2016 – 2020

2020-03-31

In line with the Solemn Declaration on the 50th Anniversary of the Organization of African Unity/ African Union of the African Heads of State and Government, that was adopted at the meeting of the AU Assembly on 25 May 2013, and in order to substantially contribute to achieving the goals of the AU initiative on silencing the guns to realise a conflict-free Africa, the “APSA Roadmap 2016-2020” is a strategic document, which builds on the achie

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AU Master Road Map of Practical Steps to Silencing the Guns in Africa

2020-03-31

In 2017, the Assembly of the Union adopted a strategic document known as the “AU Master Roadmap (AUMR) of Practical Steps to Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020.

Election Reports

AUEOM Election Report: Republic of Cameroon

2020-03-21

Rapport de la Mission d'Observation Electorale de l'Union africaine pour les élections couplées Législatives et Municipales du 09 février 2020 en République du Cameroun

Election Reports

AUEOM Election Report: Union of Comoros

2020-03-21

Rapport de la Mission d'Observation Electorale de l'Union africaine pour les élections des Représentants de la Nation des 19 janvier et 23 février 2020 en Union des Comores

Reports

She Stands For Peace

2020-02-28

Reports

Report of AU PSC on its Activities and the State of Peace and Security in Africa

2020-02-10

The present Report of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on its Activities and the State of Peace and Security in Africa is submitted to the Assembly of the Union pursuant to Article 7(q) of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council.

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Fifth Report of AU PSC on AU Master Roadmap to Silencing the Guns

2020-02-10

The present Report of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) is submitted pursuant to the decision Assembly/AU/Dec.630(XXVIII), adopted during the 28th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 30 – 31 January 2017, which endorsed the PSC-developed AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by the Year 2020 (AUMR).