Peace Agreements African Transitional Justice Hub

Covering the period from decolonisation to 2020, 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 Sudan and Uganda

The Parties agreed to make every effort to disband and disarm terrorist groups and to prevent any acts of terrorism or hostile actions that might originate in the territory that might endanger the security of the other nation. The Parties agreed to join in a common effort to promote regional peace and to end the civil war in Sudan. The ...

East Africa, Sudan, Uganda

Agreement between the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Heads of State Supporting the Peace Process in the Great Lakes

The Parties to the Sirte Agreement affirmed the security and integrity of the political borders of all states and agreed to cease hostilities to pave the way for dialogue and peaceful resolution. The Parties further agreed to deployment of neutral African peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and reaffirmed the need to hold those responsible for the ...

Angola, Burundi, Central Africa, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Libya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Agreement between the Government of the DRC and the Government of Uganda

In the Luanda Agreement the Parties agreed to put in place a Joint Pacification Committee on Ituri consisting of the Parties, the political, military, economic and social forces active in the Bunia area, and the inhabitant grassroots communities. The Parties further agreed to cooperate in the areas of defence and security, including training and coordinated border patrols. In terms of ...

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda

Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Uganda and LRA/M

The Parties to the Agreement on Comprehensive Solutions agreed on directive principles to guide the implementation of the Agreement, including active participation of citizens in their own governance at all levels, a government broadly representative of the national character, gender and social diversity, balanced development with special measures for least developed areas, affirmative action for marginalised groups and leaders to ...

East Africa, Uganda

Agreement between the Uganda Government and LRA

The Parties to the Agreement agreed to a ceasefire and in Appendix A the LRA undertook in conjunction with district authorities of Gulu and Kitgum to conduct public rallies in all counties for the purpose of explaining the peace process to the public. Further, they agreed that during this process two elders would be nominated from each division for the ...

East Africa, Uganda

Agreements between the Government of the Republic of Uganda and UNRF II

The Parties to the Ceasefire Agreement agreed to the screening of UNRF II ex-combatants and their families for suitability of integration either in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF) or civilian life after the conclusion of the peace process. The Parties agreed that the UNRF II would prepare an agenda for the peace talks and send it to the Government ...

East Africa, Uganda

Agreements for Security, Stability and Development in the Great Lakes Region

These agreements together aim to promote sustainable peace and security in the Great Lakes region. The Preamble to the Pact on Security, Stability and Development reaffirms the “individual and collective determination to transform the Great Lakes Region into a space of durable peace and security, of political and social stability, and of economic growth and shared development by multi-sector cooperation ...

Angola, Burundi, Central Africa, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, East Africa, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Uganda, Zambia

Memorandum of Understanding between Rwanda and Uganda

The Parties expressed their desire to achieve, maintain and promote peaceful coexistence and harmony. The Parties agreed to the establishment of a Joint Verification and Investigation Committee to be constituted by representatives of each Party’s Armed Forces, with the mandate to investigate alleged acts of aggression or hostilities both within and outside the territories of the two Parties. The Agreement ...

East Africa, Rwanda, Uganda

Peace Agreement between the Uganda Government and UPDM

The Parties to the Peace Agreement agreed to establish and sustain a system of Government acceptable to and endorsed by the people of Uganda. The Parties agreed to establish a National Resistance Council as an Interim Government, with appropriate representation of UPDM, which within the term of the present government would resolve itself into a Constituent Assembly and draw up ...

East Africa, Uganda

Uganda Peace Talks Agreement for the Restoration of Peace to the Sovereign State of the Republic of Uganda

The Parties to the Peace Talks agreed on the establishment of a Military Council as the supreme organ of government in Uganda and consisting of representatives of the combatant forces, including Uganda National Liberation Army, National Resistance Army, Uganda Freedom Movement, Federal Democratic Movement, Former Uganda National Army and the Uganda National Rescue Front ...

East Africa, Uganda