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Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

Community of Sahel-Saharan States

According to its founding treaty, the objectives of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) are the preservation and consolidation of peace, security and stability in the CEN-SAD zone; promotion of political dialogue and the fight against cross-border crime and its related scourges such as trafficking in drugs, arms and human beings, money-laundering and terrorism; combating...

Peace Agreements

Cooperation Agreements between Sudan and South Sudan

In the Cooperation Agreement, the Parties recognised that they share a long and rich common heritage, and recognised further the urgent need to bring peace, security and stability. The Parties agreed to establish Sudan and South Sudan as two viable, stable, secure and at peace States, and agreed to cooperate across the range of areas...

Peace Agreements

Darfur Peace Agreement

The Parties to the Darfur Peace Agreement established General Principles for power sharing, as well as criteria and guidelines for power sharing, to ensure the inclusion of Darfurians at all levels of governance in all institutions of the State.

Peace Agreements

Declaration of Principles for the Resolution of the Nuba Mountains’ Problem

The Parties to the Declaration acknowledged the fact that the Nuba Mountains’ state problem is one of the Sudan’s historical and longstanding problems that requires a solution through an objective and constructive dialogue. The Parties committed to the following principles for reaching a final solution: recognition of the longstanding problem; confirmed commitment to constructive dialogue...

Peace Agreements

Declaration of Principles for the Resolution of the Sudanese Conflict in Darfur

The Parties agreed on principles to guide future deliberations and form the basis for a just, comprehensive and durable settlement of the conflict in Darfur, including respect for the diversity of the people of Sudan, democracy and political pluralism, federal government with devolution of powers, effective representation in government institutions, equitable distribution of national wealth,...

Peace Agreements

Doha Document for Peace in Darfur

The Parties recognised the importance of promoting and protecting human rights and fundamental freedoms of all people of Darfur, and the duties of the Government of Sudan (GoS), the Darfur Regional Authority (DRA) and the Governments of the States of Darfur to guarantee human rights. The Parties agreed to foster the participation of the people...

Regional Economic Communities Frameworks

East African Community

The Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (EAC) states its objectives to be developing policies and programmes aimed at widening and deepening cooperation among the partner states in the political, economic, social and cultural fields, research and technology, and defence, security and legal and judicial affairs, for their mutual benefit.

Peace Agreements

Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement

The Parties to the Eastern Sudan Peace Agreement agreed on fundamental principles for resolving political issues, including a federal system of government with effective devolution of powers, equitable representation of citizens in the national civil service, national armed forces and police and fair representation of women, amongst other principles.

Peace Agreements

End of the Transition Roadmap

The Parties to the Roadmap identified four priority areas to ending the Transition, namely Security, Constitution, Reconciliation and Good Governance. The Parties identified the principles for the implementation of the areas, including Somali ownership, inclusivity and participation, resources and monitoring and compliance. The Parties agreed to establish a Technical Committee to facilitate cooperation and coordination...

Peace Agreements

Eritrea-Somalia Joint Declaration on Brotherly Relations and Comprehensive Cooperation

With this Agreement, Eritrea supported the political independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia. The Parties agreed to forge political, economic, social, cultural as well as defense and security cooperation, establish diplomatic relations and exchange ambassadors, promote bilateral trade and investment as well as educational and cultural exchanges, and foster regional peace, stability and economic...