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