Violent Conflict Trends in Africa
Channel: Africa Center for Strategic Studies
Date: 2022-06-09

Since 2010, the number of armed conflicts that involve African states have increased. There are multiple causes of political violence and conflict. Some important triggers or drivers of violence are poor governance, social exclusion, and weak rule of law. In part, the recent surge of violence is due to the changing nature of conflict itself. In recent years, the most prevalent forms of conflict in Africa have been riots and protests, followed by violence against civilians and battles between state and non-state actors. Non-state armed conflicts and incidents of one-sided violence against civilians have also increased. Government corruption and popular demand for accountability have also triggered recent protests in many African countries. Africa’s future could continue to show increased conflict if changes do not occur in governance, rule of law, the public management of resources, and the inclusion of youth, women, and marginalized groups in governance and politics.

• What type of conflict affects your country/subregion the most?
• What are the impacts of conflict on your country/subregion/continent?
• What relations, are there between conflict and socio-economic and political problems?
• What should be the role of strategic leadership and other security sector leaders?

Presented by:
Dr. Paul Williams
Mr. Mvemba Dizolele

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