Past events

This event, in partnership with the UNDP, examines the experiences gained from peace negotiations on the African continent and the role played by local, regional and international actors.

Experts assess the recent return of coups in Africa and what this means for democracy in the region.

HE President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud discusses his vision for long-term peace, stability and integration in Somalia and the broader region.

A hybrid event in Addis Ababa reflecting on Mozambique’s 2019 peace agreement and the lessons it offers for the African Union’s ‘Silencing the Guns’ agenda by 2030.

Panellists discuss the priorities for promoting the agency of women in politics and peacebuilding in Ethiopia and approaches for combatting gender-based discrimination and violence.

Experts discuss challenges and priorities in shaping an inclusive and effective national dialogue in Ethiopia.

At this event, speakers discuss Ethiopia’s economic reform trajectory and long-term developmental vision, reflecting on how this builds on existing achievements and the priorities for promoting more equitable and innovative growth.

Panellists discuss the election landscape in Ethiopia and expectations ahead of the polls, providing perspectives on the priority issues and interests in several regions and on the future of Ethiopia’s democratic transition.

What have been the trajectories of political leadership since the 1980s and 1990s in Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia and Eritrea?

Reflecting on the humanitarian crisis in Tigray, panellists discuss current relief efforts, measures to ensure civilian protection, and impediments to scaling-up assistance in the region.