Strengthening African-led peace and security initiatives

Africa Aware by Chatham House

Dec 18, 202531:49News & Politics

Reflecting on research conducted as part of a joint Chatham House and UNDP research project on 'African Peace Processes: Lessons Learned', this episode examines what makes peace processes 'stick'. Lisa Musumba is joined...

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