Peace Agreements African Transitional Justice Hub

Covering the period from decolonisation to 2025, this database provides an overview of peace agreements in Africa that contain components related to transitional justice.

As defined by the African Union Transitional Justice Policy (AUTJP), transitional justice encompasses “the various (formal and traditional or non-formal) policy measures and institutional mechanisms that societies, through an inclusive consultative process, adopt in order to overcome past violations, divisions and inequalities and to create conditions for both security and democratic and socio-economic transformation.” This database includes truth-seeking mechanisms, accountability mechanisms following on conflict or crisis periods, and political and institutional reforms. It also includes traditional justice, reparations, socioeconomic measures and recognition and restoration of the human rights of affected and vulnerable communities.

Peace processes are an indicative element of transitional justice. According to the AUTJP, they are “concerned with bringing an end to any ongoing violence and removing the threats of further violence impacting the affected population.” Peace negotiations and agreements ideally incorporate transitional justice considerations from the outset so as to positively influence the resolution of all dimensions of the conflict. This database focuses on peace agreements involving African states and national-level political players. Peace agreements at the subnational level and among non-state actors are not included, nor are agreements that relate only to ceasefires and their implementation or humanitarian aid.

Agreement between Ivorian Political Leaders

The Parties reaffirmed the sacred right of the Ivorian people to peace and development. They agreed to immediately proceed with the disarmament and dismantling of the militia throughout the country in a process to be led by the Prime Minister. The Parties agreed that the Chiefs of Staff of the National Armed Forces of the Cote d’lvoire (FANCI) and the ...

Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Agreement between the Government of Cote d’Ivoire and Forces Nouvelles

The Parties in the Ouagadougou Accord agreed on the urgent need to build peace and stability; to fight against growing insecurity, unemployment and poverty; to restore the authority of the State over the whole of the national territory; and to guarantee the free movement of persons and goods. The Parties agreed that in relation to identity and nationality documentation, mobile ...

Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Agreement between the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and MPIGO and MJP

In the Ceasefire Agreement the Parties agreed to cease hostilities to enable the Paris negotiations to begin, during which a comprehensive peace agreement would be negotiated. The Parties further undertook to ensure freedom of movement of persons and property, and freedom of movement of humanitarian agencies and displaced persons ...

Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Peace Agreements between the Defence and Security Forces of Côte d’Ivoire and the Armed Forces of the Forces Nouvelles

The Parties agreed that all conflicts must necessarily be resolved through dialogue and cooperation. The Parties also reaffirmed that the national programme of demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration will continue. The Parties invited the adoption of the amnesty law and exhorted the national press to work to bring population groups together and to secure unity and national harmony. The Parties acknowledged ...

Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Peace Agreements between the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and MPCI

In the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement the Parties agreed to enter into a dialogue. The MPCI agreed to the restoration of administrative life and the normal supply to towns. In the Lomé Accords the Parties reaffirmed their willingness to resolve their differences through dialogue and in a spirit of brotherhood. They expressed their determination to advance the negotiations with the ...

Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa

Peace Agreements between the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and Other Ivorian Political Forces

The Parties to the Linas-Marcoussis Agreement agreed to immediately establish a Government of National Reconciliation made up of representatives appointed by each of the Parties and charged with strengthening the independence of the justice system, restoring the administration and public services and rebuilding the country. The Government is also tasked with restructuring the defence and security forces and ensuring amnesty ...

Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa