Adapting UN peacekeeping mandates to Africa’s volatile security landscape
What will it take for peacekeeping to be effective and protect civilians in a rapidly changing conflict environment?
Date: 2026-04-09
Time: 14:00 to 16:00
Venue: Online via Zoom
United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions in Africa operate in increasingly complex settings, characterised by shifting political alliances, resource wars and external military actors. The gap is growing between these realities, the mandates of peace missions and what they can realistically deliver.
As a result, the design and resourcing of peacekeeping mandates have come under renewed scrutiny. Recent UN Security Council debates signal a shift towards a stronger role for the African Union and regional organisations within UN partnerships. This webinar will explore how peace operations can be better planned and equipped to protect civilians and deal with volatile conflict dynamics.
Simultaneous French-English translation will be provided at this event.
Moderator: Dr Remadji Hoinathy, Senior Researcher, Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
Panelists:
- Imane Karimou, UN Representative for Policy and Advocacy, Nonviolent Peaceforce
- Dr Emmaculate Liaga, Researcher, ISS
- Dawit Yirga, Deputy Managing Editor for Research, Security Council Report
- Prof Cedric de Coning, Senior Researcher, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs
