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  • Stories from South Omo: Performing Culture and the Role of Anthropologist as Mediator

    IPSS New Conference Hall ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia

    Abstract  'Tiranya ko Koisani – a play performed at the National Theatre in Addis Ababa in June 2022 – is a story of love and war in the far south of Ethiopia. The play was the first to be written and acted by Mursi people who, six months previously, had no prior knowledge of theatre. […]

  • The Rise of China as a Global Power and Its Relations with Africa

    IPSS New Conference Hall ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia

    Abstract  The rise of China as a global power has sparked considerable debate, with some scholars suggesting it will lead to conflict. However, he argues that the emerging world order should be seen as a transition between a “world re-order” and a “new world order”. The former implies that the current order is adapting to […]

  • Can the AU reposition Africa in a changing global governance landscape?

    Skylight Hotel

    Download: Programme (EN)  | Programme (FR) |    Click here to Register As African leaders prepare for the 38th African Union (AU) summit in mid-February, insecurity continues in Sudan, the Horn and Sahel, with clashes intensifying in east Democratic Republic of the Congo. Global governance and economic dynamics are also shifting, especially with the start […]

  • High-Level Dialogue: Building Partnerships for Inclusive & Sustainable Peace

    RAS MEKONNEN HALL

    The Permanent Delegation of Norway to the African Union, in collaboration with IPSS and Africa Amani, invites you to a High-Level Dialogue with H.E. Espen Barth Eide, Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs 🇳🇴. This timely discussion will bring together policymakers, experts, and key stakeholders to explore inclusive and sustainable peacebuilding strategies. 📩 RSVP: [email protected] Join […]

  • What’s next for the new AU leadership?

    Skylight Hotel

    Expectations are high that new leaders will improve the African Union’s performance in achieving a secure and stable continent. The AU Commission has a range of pressing issues on its plate, including implementing flagship initiatives like Silencing the Guns and the Free Movement of Persons. The election this month of new commission leaders coincides with […]

  • “PEACE ON AN EMPTY STOMACH?”: BUILDING ON COMMUNIQUÉ 1083 OF THE AFRICAN UNION PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL

    Download: Concept note  |  Agenda The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) and the World Food Programme (WFP) will host a closed-door dialogue to evaluate the current state of food security and conflict in Africa, identify key priorities, and explore areas where they can support the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) and Commission. […]

  • Challenges to Political Transitions and Strategies for Regional Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    The Horn of Africa is composed of countries including Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Eritrea, and Djibouti. These countries continue to face complex political transitions influenced by historical grievances, governance deficits, protracted conflicts, and socio-economic fragility. Despite occasional opportunities for democratisation, political transitions in the region are frequently interrupted by authoritarian resurgence, the militarisation of […]

  • Debt, Partnership, Sustainability, Conflict and Sovereignty: Reframing Africa’s Financial Future

    Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

    Download: Concept Note    Agenda: Here Re-framing Africa's Financial Future: A Call for a Decisive Paradigm Shift Join the urgent dialogue on Africa's economic sovereignty at our upcoming workshop, Debt, Partnership, Sustainability, Conflict and Sovereignty. The era of small steps is over. As the 2025 G20 Africa Expert Panel report starkly reveals, global progress is […]

  • 39th AU Summit: APSA reforms amidst a Fraying Global Order

    Skylight Hotel

    Download: Concept note Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) and Institute for Security Studies (ISS) are partnering to organise a pre-AU Summit Seminar on "39th AU Summit: APSA reforms amidst a Fraying Global Order" on 4th February 2026 at the Skylight Hotel (New Building), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 10:00 am - 12:30 pm (EAT/GMT+3). […]

  • Forces for Peace: Realities of Peace Support Operations in Africa

    Hyatt Regency Hotel, Addis Ababa , Ethiopia

    Download: Concept Note The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) of Addis Ababa University and FES are partnering to organise a High Level Dialogue on the margins of the 39th AU Summit on “Forces for Peace: Realities of Peace Support Operations in Africa” on 11 February 2026 at the Hyatt Regency, Addis Ababa from […]

  • The Silent Hemorrhage: Illicit Financial Flows from Africa

    Watteau Salon at Hotel Bayerischer Hof, Munich, Germany

    Download: Concept Note Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) are described as Africa's "most silent and ruinous affliction," commanding losses of $50 to $80 billion annually through opaque methods like trade misinvoicing and tax evasion, and stealthily leaching wealth into international financial centers. This systemic looting, which involves a deep-rooted collusion between African elites, multinational corporations, financial […]

  • 39th AU summit outcomes: does the AU focus on the right priorities?

    Skylight Hotel (New Building), Addis Ababa and online

    Download: Concept Note & Agenda The Post-AU Summit Hybrid Seminar, organized by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS), is a critical reflection on the outcomes of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly Heads of State and Government, which convened amid geopolitical uncertainty […]