The politics of reconciliation in Zimbabwe
A delay in establishing the constitutionally-guaranteed National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) raises profound questions about the commitment of Zimbabwe’s political elites to achieving justice... Read More
Burundi at crossroads – tensions are rising ahead of the 2015 elections
Disillusionment is growing in Burundi, with claims that there is a general lack of political will and dishonesty on the part of the government in... Read More
The Rwandan case – is it possible to truly compensate victims of genocide?
The victims of the Tutsi Genocide – one of the worst incidences of mass killing in the 20th century – are still struggling to receive... Read More
Impact of ‘high value resources’ on communities in Eastern Africa
As new high-value resources are discovered and exploited in East Africa, what is the impact on local communities and the potential for local-level conflict?
Should the UN fight in a war?
The core values of peacekeeping lie in the principles of consent of the parties, impartiality and the non-use of force except as a last resort.... Read More
Learning from our leaders – when conflict breeds conflict
The history of violence and issues of political suppression is well known in Zimbabwe, but are these issues magnified through a process of emulation by... Read More
Somalia – peace on a platter of gold
It is only by building democratic institutions that the present and future generations of Somali leaders will be inspired to continue the country’s progress towards national... Read More
Burundi – problematic reconciliation in the hills
Internally displaced persons of the Ruhororo site are living in difficult conditions amongst an already well established population. Despite the harsh conditions that an IDP... Read More
Peace initiatives on the Sotik/Borabu border in Kenya
Despite the apparent return to peace after the terrible events of the 2007/2008 post-election violence, complex pockets of conflicts – which are formed along ethnic... Read More
Drivers of pastoralist violence in northwestern Kenya
Pastoralist violence in northwestern Kenya can be divided into three contexts – the traditional, the political and the business – each of which must be taken... Read More
Kenya will decide and the world will be watching – the 2013 elections
On March 4th, Kenyans will vote in the country’s most complex and momentous elections to date. The build-up to the polls has been eagerly watched... Read More
Never Again Rwanda
Never Again Rwanda (NAR) is a member of the Global Coalition for Conflict Transformation, comprised of organizations committed to upholding the Principles of Conflict Transformation.
Rwanda – working for sustainable peace
Rwanda has shown ingenuity in conflict transformation thanks to the policy of National Unity and Reconciliation, as well as to the participatory and innovative justice system... Read More
Conflict in Rwanda – definitions and drivers
The sources of conflict in Rwanda – and in Africa’s Great Lakes region, in general – can be divided into three categories: its colonial heritage,... Read More
Kenya – the quest for restorative justice
One clear element is that violence in Kenya has to do with community identities, particularly where the young males of society are concerned.
Addressing the culture of violence in Kenya
TransConflict is pleased to present a two-part analysis of the drivers of conflict in Kenya, focusing initially on the need for restorative justice – particularly... Read More
Rwanda’s artful path toward peace – cultural industries and post-conflict reconciliation
Rwanda is a prime example of a post-conflict society that is using film, theatre music, and other creative industries in its journey toward reconciliation and... Read More
Uganda must stay the course in Somalia
Following a critical UN report alleging that Uganda and Rwanda have been supporting the March 23 Movement (M23) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda has... Read More
Rwanda and the DR Congo – ending the culture of impunity
Tackling the root causes of war between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo requires an end to the culture of impunity, particularly the prosecution of alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by the Rwandan Patriotic Front (RPF).
Youth as a bridge – peacebuilding in north-western Kenya
The emergence of locally-initiated and supported peacebuilding initiatives by young people - acting as change agents, mentors and leaders - is fostering a new paradigm in governance, development and peacebuilding amongst pastoralist communities in north-western Kenya.
Confronting the challenges of conflict in Kenya
Conflict transformation in Kenya is confronted by a number of challenges - including limited dialogue and communication within and between communities, plus a lack of effective models addressing the underlying drivers of conflict.
Understanding Kenya’s conflict matrix
One of the key drivers of conflict in Kenya is the dimension of community identities - which is itself closely reacted to the issue of land, borders and associated historical grievances - plus a challenging regional environment and political transition.
Kenya – mitigating, managing and transforming conflict
The challenge facing peacebuilders is not how to eradicate conflict, but how to mitigate, manage and transform it so as to reduce its negative effects on people’s relationships and prospects for development.
Recovery in Rwanda – traditional courts for reconciliation
Gacaca Courts - local courts based upon communitarian values - were recovered from previous traditions by the post-genocide government; focusing not necessarily on punishment, but first and foremost on forgiveness and reconciliation.
Beyond transitional justice – memorialisation in Africa
The African Union Human Rights Memorial (AUHRM) will not only memorialise the victims of major African human rights atrocities, but also document, research and educate current and future generations about major human rights abuses on the continent.
