Editorial

Abstract

Despite concerted efforts within and outside Africa, the continent still grapples with the perennial problem of armed violence, conflict, and other forms of security threats. This has been made worse with emerging forms of security threats, including the activities of foreign powers within the region. Though studies have made various attempts in unraveling the possible cause(s) of these insecurity, the need for further probing remains germane because recent experiences about armed conflict and general insecurity point to the fact that there seems to be no end in sight. It is against this background that the various contributions in this special volume provide possible strategies for addressing the various protracted and obstinate conflicts that have been blamed for the lack of development in Africa.