Research to Build Peaceful African Societies

The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) at the Addis Ababa University is the premiere institute for education, research, and policy dialogues on peace and security in Africa.

IPSS Insights is a weekly opinion platform featuring short, accessible, and timely commentaries on current affairs, primarily from IPSS staff. It amplifies research and ideas from the Institute for Peace and Security Studies, including highlights from the African Solutions (AfSol) journal.

Policy Dialogues

Policy Dialogues is part of the Africa Peace and Security Programme (APSP). It is a platform for African leaders, stakeholders and thought leaders to collaboratively engage in exploring and exchanging ideas on African-led solutions to security challenges.

Tana Forum

Frank, relevant and candid dialogue is fundamental to resolving conflict and transforming societies. The Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Africa is an annual meeting that brings together African leaders and stakeholders to engage and explore African-led security solutions.

Research

IPSS provides recognized academic education and professional training in conflict analysis, prevention, management and resolution. It also conducts academic and applied research in the area of peace and security that takes into account the interaction between governance, human security, socio-economic development and sustainable peace.

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Policy Brief/Analysis 23 July, 2026

Closing Compliance Gaps for Democratic Renewal in Africa

Authors: Kaston Ojomo and John Ikubaje Vol 18-02 | July 2026 ...

Policy Brief/Analysis 3 July, 2026

Civilian Rule Under Strain: Coup Attempts in Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau and Benin and their Implications for the African Governance Architecture

Author: Cynthia Happi Vol 18 – 01 | July 2026 ...

Policy Brief/Analysis 12 June, 2026

Policy Perspectives on Reparations

Special Edition | Volume 3 ...

Policy Brief/Analysis 14 May, 2026

Ethiopia Towards the June 2026 Elections

Authors: Abraham Gelaw Esayas and Jesutimilehin O. Akamo Special Policy Report Volume...

Policy Brief/Analysis 12 May, 2026

Nigeria’s Journey to the 2027 General Elections: The African Union’s Resolve Under Test, Again

Author: Jesutimilehin O. Akamo Vol 17 – 15 | May 2026 ...

Policy Brief/Analysis 22 April, 2026

Bridging Policy and Practice: Strengthening Ethiopia’s Position as a Climate Leader

Author: Sara Cosatti Vol 17 – 14 | April 2026 April 2026 ...

Call for Applications Joint MA and PhD Programme in Global Studies (with special emphasis on peace and security in Africa)

Nov 13, 2020 | News

Global Studies is a multidisciplinary approach which aims to contribute to globalisation research by critically challenging existing narratives and...