The Kasaï region, once an oasis of peace, has experienced a deteriorating security situation in recent years due to a highly violent conflict of customary origin in the Bajila Kasanga village within the Dibaya territory, Kasaï-Central province, one of the 15 new provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Emerging in 2016 from Jean […]

Coach Abou recounts his experience in Béoumi (Côte d’Ivoire), and how he was able to transform the trauma he suffered during the Ivorian crisis into a peace-building impetus, thanks to the Collaboration Framework of Interpeace's PREDIA project.

 Interpeace's PREDIA project supported the implementation of “Cadres de Collaboration”, a highly specific and innovative social engineering approach to conflict prevention and resolution in Côte d'Ivoire.

The results of the analysis carried out as part of the Interpeace PREDIA project show the driving forces behind political violence in Côte d'Ivoire and the indicators that need to be measured to determine whether a region is at risk of falling into political violence.

This research engaged diverse stakeholders, including government officials, civil society representatives, media professionals, and local communities. Their perspectives and experiences were sought to understand the factors driving conflict and violence, as well as community resilience. The study aimed to provide an evidence-based and participatory analysis of the peacebuilding landscape in Marsabit County. The comprehensive findings […]

Over the past decades, Marsabit County, Kenya, has experienced occasional conflicts among local communities. Since 2005, the frequency and severity of violence in the county have escalated significantly. In 2021 and early 2022, the situation reached an unprecedented level, with almost daily killings becoming commonplace in Marsabit town. This documentary showcases the accomplishments of the […]