Education for peace building in conflict hit regions in Africa: perspectives from Cameroon and Sudan

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This perspective paper analyzes peace education's role in Cameroon and Sudan, suggesting curriculum enhancements.

Peace education in Cameroon and Sudan is lacking, with no direct subjects on the curriculum focusing on it, highlighting a significant gap.
Students in conflict-affected areas experience trauma and instability, yet schools fail to provide structured peace education curricula that could aid recovery.
Existing educational frameworks in countries like Uganda and Ethiopia offer models for integrating peace education into school systems.
Emphasizing peace education for children may lead to vital long-term benefits for affected communities, underscoring the need for curriculum reform.

FONKA et al. (2025) studied this question.

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