Location: Africa

Lessons from insider mediation in Burundi, Niger, and Zimbabwe  At a Glance: This policy brief highlights key lessons learnt on enhancing both the strategic value and the effectiveness of insider mediation as a tool for conflict prevention and resolution in diverse fragile and conflict- affected contexts. The brief draws on…

The Kwa Pamoja Tudumishe Amani II project in the Mtwara Region aims to strengthen collaboration between youth, community leaders, and security actors. The initiative engages youth, women, local government, Bodaboda (taxi moto) groups, and civil society organizations. Search has found that, when supported to engage directly with police and other…

Search for Common Ground, in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is leading a three-year peacebuilding program, Daraja la Amani | Pontes de Paz, launched in April 2023. The program is being implemented in the border regions of southern Tanzania and northern Mozambique. Its primary aim is to…

Introduction The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has endured a prolonged and devastating conflict that has inflicted immense suffering on its population and stunted economic growth. Decades of violence, political instability, and human rights abuses have left millions displaced, impoverished, and vulnerable to exploitation. A sustainable path to peace requires…

With conflicts all over the world dominating the headlines and social media, it’s easy to feel pressured to take a side. Yet, the notion that we must pick a camp—“you’re either with us or against us”—is not the path to peace. True, lasting peace emerges when we step away from…

Peace is deeply personal. For some, it’s the silence after years of conflict; for others, it’s the rebuilding of trust in a fractured community. Peace looks different to everyone because it’s tied to our stories, our struggles, and our hopes for the future. And at Search for Common Ground, we…

The ongoing conflict in Sudan, marked by the unrelenting violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises. Over 30 million people urgently require assistance, and hundreds of thousands face famine in the wake of widespread…

As the new year begins, the promise of a fresh start invites us to reflect on how we can make meaningful changes in our lives and communities. At Search for Common Ground, we believe that every new year brings an opportunity to deepen our commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully and…

As the new year begins, the promise of a fresh start invites us to reflect on how we can make meaningful changes in our lives and our communities. At Search for Common Ground, we believe that every new year brings an opportunity to deepen our commitment to resolving conflicts peacefully…