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Title:Strengthening the capacity for conflict resolution and early warning systems in Africa
Author:Yoroms, Gani JosesISNI
Year:2005
Periodical:Nigerian Journal of International Affairs
Volume:31
Issue:2
Pages:1-21
Language:English
Geographic term:Africa
Subjects:conflict resolution
conflict prevention
Abstract:This article conceptualizes early warning systems (EWS) as a conflict resolution mechanism in the context of conflict prevention, conflict management and conflict resolution in Africa. Secondly, it discusses the development of early warning systems for conflict prevention and resolution by organizations such as the UN, the OAU/AU and ECOWAS. Thirdly, it looks at problems arising from the application of early warning systems in Africa, which include the role of governments, the rise of militias, and the costs involved. Finally, the article examines some measures for strengthening EWS mechanisms on the continent. Africa needs to build a regional defence force which can be swiftly deployed in moments of crisis. Other measures include the mobilization and education of African people on the importance of EWS for conflict resolution, the expression by African leaders of the political will to end conflicts, and the revision of the AU non-interference clause. Ref., sum. [ASC Leiden abstract]
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