PublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Reparations and Victim Services, Transitional JusticeJustice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations – Report of the Ninth African Transitional Justice ForumThe ninth edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum was convened from 30 September to 2 October 2025 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), under the theme “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent through Reparations.” Organised by the African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (AU-DPAPS) and the Centre for the Study of Violence and… Read More Imran DarboeApril 15, 2026
PublicationsResearchCorporate Accountability, Transitional Justice, Violence in IndustryCorporate Accountability and Transitional Justice in AfricaAcross the world, activities of multinational corporations (MNCs) are negatively impacting people, the environment, and communities. These impacts are more pronounced in developing countries with extractive industries. Africa is no exception. Several categories of human rights are vulnerable to the activities of oil MNCs, especially in developing countries. Thus, human rights cannot be protected in a damaged or polluted environment… Read More Dr Jean-Claude N Ashukem and Prof Eghosa O. EkhatorApril 15, 2026
PublicationsResearchMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Transitional JusticeRENFORCEMENT DES CAPACITÉS CENTRÉ SUR LES JEUNES EN MATIÈRE DE SANTÉ MENTALE ET DE SOUTIEN PSYCHOSOCIAL ET LA POLITIQUE DE JUSTICE TRANSITIONNELLE DE L'UNION AFRICAINE : UN MANUEL DE FORMATION DESTINÉ AUX ORGANISATIONS DE LA SOCIÉTÉ CIVILECe manuel de formation est destiné à servir de ressource pour guider les organisations de la société civile (OSC) dans l’élaboration et la facilitation de programmes de formation en santé mentale et en soutien psychosocial (SMSPS) et sur la politique de justice transitionnelle de l’Union africaine (PJTUA) avec les jeunes dans les communautés touchées par les conflits. Ce manuel ne… Read More CSVRApril 7, 2026
PublicationsResearchMental Health, Psychosocial Support, Transitional JusticeYOUTH-CENTRED CAPACITY BUILDING ON MENTAL HEALTH AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT AND THE AFRICAN UNION TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE POLICY: A TRAINING MANUAL FOR CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANISATIONSThis training manual is intended to serve as a resource to guide civil society organisations (CSOs) as they develop and facilitate mental health and psycho-social support (MHPSS) and African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP) training programmes with youth in conflict-affected communities. This manual does not include a comprehensive account of all MHPSS challenges and appropriate interventions. CSOs should aim to… Read More CSVRApril 7, 2026
PublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeTechnology and Transitional Justice in Africa – PortugueseThis study interrogates the role of technology in transitional justice in Africa. It assesses existing policies and practices and concludes with recommendations to the African Union, the African Union’s member states, civil society, and innovators plus strategic partners. With regard to norms and policies, under Agenda 2063, the African Union has invested significantly in articulating transitional justice and technology as… Read More Andrew SongaMarch 3, 2026
PublicationsResearchAfrican Union, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeTechnology and Transitional Justice in Africa – FrenchThis study interrogates the role of technology in transitional justice in Africa. It assesses existing policies and practices and concludes with recommendations to the African Union, the African Union’s member states, civil society, and innovators plus strategic partners. With regard to norms and policies, under Agenda 2063, the African Union has invested significantly in articulating transitional justice and technology as… Read More Andrew SongaMarch 3, 2026
