The Complexities of Mediating African Conflicts: Insights from Paul-Simon Handy

June 20, 2024

Paul-Simon Handy, Regional Director for East Africa and Representative to the African Union, delves into the complexities of mediation in internal African conflicts. Despite half of the UN peacekeeping forces being deployed on the African continent, sustainable peace remains elusive. Mr Handy explores the reasons behind these challenges, shedding light on the intricate dynamics and obstacles that hinder effective conflict resolution.

RELATED CONTENT

  • October 12, 2023
    Chair: Ousmène Mandeng, Advisor, Accenture Speakers: John Rolle, Governor, Central Bank of The Bahamas Wolfram Seidemann, CEO at Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology Leong Sing Chiong, Deputy Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore Cecilia Skingsley, Head of the Innovat...
  • October 12, 2023
    Keynote Address: The Role of Morocco in Africa’s Development - Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, Morocco   Closing Session - Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, Morocco   - Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India - Suma C...
  • October 12, 2023
    Président - Fathallah Oualalou, Senior Fellow, Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) Introduction   - Kevin Cleaver, ancien vice-président associé, Fonds international de développement agricole (FIDA) Intervenants   - Jennifer Blanke, Vice-présidente, Fondation Syngenta pour l'agricult...
  • October 12, 2023
    The African continent has long been a focal point for discussions surrounding economic development, global finance, and international cooperation. With the ever-changing global economic landscape and the emergence of new financial paradigms, it is imperative to explore how Africa positi...
  • October 12, 2023
      Chair                           - Donald Kaberuka, Former President, African Development Bank (AfDB) Presenter              - Hamza Saoudi, Senior Economist, Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) Discussants                 - Ted Ahlers, Director, Africa and the Middle East, Ce...
  • October 12, 2023
    Keynote Address: The Role of Morocco in Africa’s Development - Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, Morocco   Closing Session - Ryad Mezzour, Minister of Industry and Trade, Morocco   - Montek Singh Ahluwalia, Former Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission of India - Suma C...
  • October 12, 2023
    Président   - Nobumitsu Hayashi, Gouverneur, Banque japonaise pour la coopération internationale (JBIC) Présentateur - Rajat Nag, Distinguished Fellow, Emerging Markets Forum (EMF) Discutants - María Eugenia Brizuela de Avila, Directrice, Inversiones Vision - Larabi Jaïdi, Senior Fellow...