Assessing the Role of Non-military Peacebuilding Diplomacy on African Regional Organisations
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| author | FASINU, Emmanuel Selome ADESEKE, Stephen Adewale YANKEY, Ibijoke Omolara |
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| contents | <p><span>The effectiveness of regional diplomacy in Africa remains central to sustainable peacebuilding on the continent, especially in the face of recurring political instability, armed conflicts, and fragile governance structures. Despite notable diplomatic mechanisms by the African Union (AU) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), outcomes have often been inconsistent due to political interference, inadequate institutional capacity, and overdependence on external funding. This study investigated the institutional effectiveness of regional diplomacy in peacebuilding within Africa, focusing on the roles of the AU and RECs. Guided by the regional security complex theory, the study explored how regional proximity and shared security concerns shaped diplomatic engagements. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews with experts, policymakers, and civil society actors across ECOWAS and IGAD zones, with a sample size of 120 respondents. Findings revealed that while regional diplomacy has played an important role in conflict resolution, challenges such as state dominance, limited funding, and lack of coordination among regional actors significantly undermined peace efforts. The research concludes that institutional reforms and strategic independence are essential for effective peacebuilding. Key policy recommendations include strengthening regional early warning and mediation systems (AU and RECs), ensuring political neutrality in interventions (Member States), and enhancing internal funding mechanisms through the AU Peace Fund. The study contributes to the growing discourse on African-led solutions to African conflicts and calls for more profound commitment among member states to de-politicised and adequately financed regional peacebuilding frameworks.</span></p> |
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| spellingShingle | Assessing the Role of Non-military Peacebuilding Diplomacy on African Regional Organisations FASINU, Emmanuel Selome ADESEKE, Stephen Adewale YANKEY, Ibijoke Omolara <p><span>The effectiveness of regional diplomacy in Africa remains central to sustainable peacebuilding on the continent, especially in the face of recurring political instability, armed conflicts, and fragile governance structures. Despite notable diplomatic mechanisms by the African Union (AU) and Regional Economic Communities (RECs), outcomes have often been inconsistent due to political interference, inadequate institutional capacity, and overdependence on external funding. This study investigated the institutional effectiveness of regional diplomacy in peacebuilding within Africa, focusing on the roles of the AU and RECs. Guided by the regional security complex theory, the study explored how regional proximity and shared security concerns shaped diplomatic engagements. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews with experts, policymakers, and civil society actors across ECOWAS and IGAD zones, with a sample size of 120 respondents. Findings revealed that while regional diplomacy has played an important role in conflict resolution, challenges such as state dominance, limited funding, and lack of coordination among regional actors significantly undermined peace efforts. The research concludes that institutional reforms and strategic independence are essential for effective peacebuilding. Key policy recommendations include strengthening regional early warning and mediation systems (AU and RECs), ensuring political neutrality in interventions (Member States), and enhancing internal funding mechanisms through the AU Peace Fund. The study contributes to the growing discourse on African-led solutions to African conflicts and calls for more profound commitment among member states to de-politicised and adequately financed regional peacebuilding frameworks.</span></p> |
| title | Assessing the Role of Non-military Peacebuilding Diplomacy on African Regional Organisations |
| url | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17574723 |