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Pax Africa hosts Barizi on Peacemaking and Peacebuilding in the DRC
On 8 April 2010, Brigadier-General Pal Martins, Director of Pax Africa, addressed Pax Africa’s Barizi Policy Forum. Entitled, “Peacemaking and Peacebuilding in the DRC,” the forum focused the ongoing conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and looked at progress and challenges in the process of building sustainable peace. The presentation built on research conducted by Pax Africa for the South African government since 2008, focusing on South Africa’s participation in peace missions on the continent, and specifically South Africa’s role in the DRC. The forum was chaired by Ambassador Ajay Bramdeo of the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), while Mr. Kenneth Pedro of DIRCO, the previous head of the DRC desk, was the discussant. In attendance were representatives of the diplomatic community, academia and civil society who contributed to a rich discussion.
Pax Africa and GCS host Barizi on consolidation of peace in the DRC
On 30 March 2009, Mr. Jack Kahorha, Senior Analyst for the Great Lakes Region from Global Crisis Solutions (GCS), addressed Pax Africa’s Barizi Policy Forum. Entitled, “Consolidation of Peace in the DRC: Progress and prospects,” the forum focused on the progress made so far in the peace building process, on-going challenges and the roles of various stakeholders within and outside of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in consolidating the peace. The forum also provided recommendations for actions to be taken by various actors, including civil society, the DRC government and international partners, to ensure a sustainable peace in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region.
Pax Africa and SADC host human security conference
On 12-13 March 2009, representatives of civil society gathered in Benoni, South Africa, for a conference on ‘Human Security in SADC: Accelerating achievement of the region’s human security objectives through partnership.’ The meeting, which was convened by SADC and facilitated by Pax Africa, brought together civil society organisations (CSOs) from South Africa and the SADC region, international cooperating partners as well as representatives from the SADC Council of NGOs (SADC-CNGO) and the SADC Directorate for Politics, Defence and Security.
PSC Secretary Dr. Kambudzi Addresses Barizi Forum on 12th AU Summit
On 13 February 2009, Dr. Admore Kambudzi, Secretary of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, addressed Pax Africa’s Barizi Policy Forum. Entitled, “The 12th AU Summit: Key issues, decisions and their implications,” the forum focused on discussions and decisions related to the issue of the Union Government as well as the report of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) on its activities and the state of peace and security in Africa. The forum also addressed the way forward in terms of next steps at national, regional and continental level that will be required to implement Summit decisions.
Uganda Attacks Raise Concern of Terror Coordination
