What question did this study set out to answer?

The central aim is to explore the relationship between peace and justice, particularly focusing on accountability and negotiations in conflict settings.

April 14, 2026Open Access

The Tension Between Peace and Justice: Accountability vs. Negotiations in Ongoing Conflicts: An African Union Perspective

Key Points

The central aim is to explore the relationship between peace and justice, particularly focusing on accountability and negotiations in conflict settings.
Commentary format providing an organized analysis of existing scholarship.
Focused emphasis on Zimbabwean context and its implications for the African Union.
Incorporation of institutional, policy, and theoretical dynamics relevant to African conflicts.
The article highlights the complex interplay between pursuing accountability and fostering negotiations in ongoing conflicts.
It concludes that balancing peace and justice is crucial for sustainable solutions in the African context.

Abstract

This article examines The Tension Between Peace and Justice: Accountability vs. Negotiations in Ongoing Conflicts: An African Union Perspective with a focused emphasis on Zimbabwe within the field of Political Science. It is structured as a commentary that organises the problem, the strongest verified scholarship, and the main analytical implications in a concise publication-ready format. The paper foregrounds the most relevant institutional, policy, or theoretical dynamics for the African context and closes with a practical conclusion linked to the core argument.

The Tension Between Peace and Justice: Accountability vs. Negotiations in Ongoing Conflicts: An African Union Perspective

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