Rankopo university of botswana introduction traditional conflict resolution processes are part of a wellstructured, timeproven social system geared towards reconciliation, maintenance and improvement of social. Conflict, conflict prevention, conflict management and beyond. This is because the understanding of the type of causes and actors will be a very useful tool for that purpose. The effectiveness of conflict resolution methods by the africa union. The kom geographical location, as well as its social and political history, also play a great role in conflict resolution. The role of traditional leaders in conflict management in. Conflict resolution in the ways of our ancestors, being the text of the address delivered by his.
Kpelle people of li beria, it is called house of palaver or moot. Africa security brief alternative dispute resolution in africa. Africas indigenous methods of conflict resolution have recorded tremendous results for. Approaches to conflict resolution, as applied to international environmental disputes, include negotiation, mediation and arbitration. Contemporary cr differs in several ways from many traditional conflict resolution methods. Traditional modes of conflict resolution remain strong where they have been internalized over centuries. African communities which still hold their traditional leaders in high esteem and still use these leaders in indigenous conflict management institutions such as sharia courts to solve disputes between clans, subclans and at the rural areas where modern institutions of conflict management. Conflict resolution and peace building are issues which have become very. Conflict resolution by peaceful means is generally perceived to be a better option.
What was the nature of conflicts in precolonial african societies. These are methods taken from the way traditional african. Indigenous conflict resolution in africa citeseerx. In africa, there were levels or phases of conflict resolution, there were. Every conflict is unique in some ways, but like some other conflicts in certain ways. However various communities in africa call it various names.
Traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and institutions. Nov 30, 2011 lowlevel disputes in africa can spiral into violence and conflict due to the lack of effective judicial systems that can provide a credible and timely process for resolving differences. Emphasis will be placed on the liberian and ghanaian traditional structures of conflict resolution. The case of ghana and botswana kwaku oseihwedie and morena j. According to the traditional view, any conflict in an organization is outright bad, negative and harmful. Levels of conflict resolution among some selected ethnic groups in africa in traditional african societies, the law enforcement agents, traditional police and courts were responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws of the land. This principle is rooted in the indigenous and traditional approaches to conflict prevention, resolution and peace building which have largely been excluded from. Therefore, this study seeks to find out the role of chiefs in conflict resolution and peace building in the rural communities. Marvin nii ankrah author year 20 pages 82 catalog number v231798 file size 800 kb language english tags the organisation of african unity oau economic community of west african states ecowas conflict resolution model multisectoral approach sub. The paper notes that conflict resolution in traditional african societies provides opportunity to. Indigenous approaches to conflict resolution in africa.
Wal duany describes a very significant peace process in 1993, built on traditional practices, organized to manage intraethnic conflict among the nuer of southern sudan after 1,300 people had been killed. Therefore, while acknowledging the tremendous contribution of traditional african dispute resolution tadr mechanisms to the corps of human conflict resolution practices, we. The evolution of conflict resolution maxwell school of. This study examined the patterns or mechanism for conflict resolution in traditional african societies with particular reference to yoruba and igbo societies in. The methods of performing conflict resolution in the traditional african.
Indigenous conflict resolution in africa by birgit brockutne university of oslo a draft presented to the weekend seminar on indigenous solutions to conflicts held at the university of oslo, institute for educational research 23 24 of february 2001. It is written in the tradition and context of western thinking about politics in general and conflict transformation in particular. Monica matavire lecturer in citizenship and conflict transformation bindura university of science education zimbabwe abstract this article describes the zimbabwean traditional jurisprudence in relation to conflict resolution. Alternative dispute resolution techniques can strengthen dispute settlement systems and bridge the gap between formal legal systems and traditional modes of. Conflict can be defined as a clash or disagreement often violent between opposing groups or individuals.
The paper notes that conflict resolution in traditional african societies provides opportunity to interact with the parties concerned, it. Lowlevel disputes in africa can spiral into violence and conflict due to the lack of effective judicial systems that can provide a credible and timely. To resolve disputes caused by various issues, the elders of west africa adopted several approaches in reaching a resolution. All the three communities have their traditional habitat, distinctive social organisation and culture. The study sought to examine the extent to which traditional leaders abide by their traditional roles. Indigenous conflict resolution institutions in ethiopia ethiopia is believed to be the museum of peoples with more than 80 ethnic groups constituting and forming one nation state. Uwazie a publication of the africa center for strategic studies b acklogged court dockets in africa, often requiring claimants to wait years, are common. The conflict resolution curve derived from an analytical model that offers a peaceful solution by motivating conflicting entities. I explore conflict resolution principles, practices and procedures across various cultures in africa through the lens of several legal anthropologists working in africa. Pdf african union, conflict, and conflict resolution in. Pdf empirical evidence has shown that most of the conflicts that have been. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in africa.
This article argues that historical, political, and cultural topographies are essential to understanding patterns of the persistence and demise of precolonial institutions. The role of chiefs, elders, family heads, and others is not only to resolve conflicts but also to anticipate and stopor intercept conflicts. The conflict resolution community seems to pursue conflict resolution efforts in africa from a variety of purposes and interests and with policies that are often replete with ambiguities and contradictions. This study examined the patterns or mechanism for conflict resolution in traditional african societies with particular reference to yoruba and igbo societies in nigeria and pondo tribe in south africa. In the west conflict has exploded in cote divoire and now threatens to reignite west africas longrunning regional wars. The role of african women in peace building and conflict. The methods, processes and regulations are deeply rooted in the customs and traditions of peoples of africa. The use of traditional communications in conflict management.
Good analysis of the conflict in which a practitioner is engaged or. Pdf methods of conflict resolution in african traditional. Introductory note on conflicts in ambo conflict is what dominating the current media coverage. The role of traditional leadership in conflict resolution and. Methods of conflict resolution in african traditional society. Traditional conflict resolution processes are part of a wellstructured, timeproven social system geared towards reconciliation, maintenance and improvement of social relationships. Those mechanisms were geared toward fostering peaceful coexistence among the africans. African ethics and the moral possibilities of ubuntu. Indigenous approaches to conflict resolution in africa sryahwa. Arbitration is the least used conflict resolution method in tra ditional africa. A study of the barolong people of the north west province, south africa 15 journal of law and judicial system v1.
For years the treatment of conflicts in africa involving national armies revolved around conventional mechanisms that have excluded the traditional approaches. Putting differently, countries of the world are experiencing conflict in one way or another. The effectiveness of conflict resolution methods by the. A case study of burundis conflict resolution process a research project submitted to the institute of diplomacy and international studies of the university of nairobi, in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the award of masters of arts.
This situation may be the reason why many african conflicts may be silenced but remain largely unresolved. The evolution of conflict resolution1 louis kriesberg. Horn countries which use the traditional peacemaking roles of elders and rely on traditional peacemaking methods. Interrogating the zimbabwean traditional jurisprudence and. Pdf traditional african dispute resolution mechanisms. Two new institutions now at work in africa hold some promise for the future.
Jul 12, 20 the conflict resolution community seems to pursue conflict resolution efforts in africa from a variety of purposes and interests and with policies that are often replete with ambiguities and contradictions. Methods of conflict resolution in african traditional. This paper examines african conflicts and the roles of the african union au in conflict resolution, focusing on the recent zimbabwe and kenya conflicts. Preserving the traditional measures of preventing conflict. It was first developed in the late 1930s and early 1940s, with the most linear and simple approach towards conflict. Traitional approach conflict is everywhere, peace is not so hard to pin down, but can be attained. Processes of conflict resolution in africa are characterised by three. Background before the advent of colonialism, the communities living in africa had their own conflict resolution mechanisms. Gandhi, after his legal studies in london, went to south africa, where, in the early 1890s, he began experimenting. Potential and limits of traditional approaches in peacebuilding 433 networks who do not care about states, borders, sovereignty or territorial integrity at all. There is, therefore, a need to promptly revitalize the african traditional conflict resolution institutions so that conflicts for a longterm be resolved.
The paper looks at the root causes of conflict in burundi at different levels and those institutions and practices that propagate these conflicts. African ethics and the moral possibilities of ubuntu towards. Conflict resolution and peace buildind in africa as a. The role of traditional leadership in conflict resolution. So if africa has to put the falling apart together, her original values must be re. Traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution in ethiopia. The four contributors to the conflict resolution theme are all outstanding researchers in the field of environmental decisionmaking. Feb 11, 2019 traditional institutions, sites and objects play a quasireligious role in the arbitration, mediation, conciliation and reconciliation of conflicts at a micro and macro level in kom society.
Burundi, africa, women, war, conflict resolution, peace building introduction in the recent past, countries in africa have had numerous conflicts and presently. Preserving, traditional measures, conflict and africa. Forced resolution of conflict might invoke another conflict in the future. This site is like a library, use search box in the. This article examines the efficacy of indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in grappling with myriad of conflicts that have ravaged the continent of africa, and draws out lessons for the nigerian state.
Pdf conflict management in traditional african society. The paper notes that conflict resolution in traditional african societies provides opportunity to interact with the parties concerned, it promotes consensusbuilding, social bridge. Pdf on sep 21, 2015, adeyemi johnson ademowo and others published conflict. Nov 15, 2014 therefore, while acknowledging the tremendous contribution of traditional african dispute resolution tadr mechanisms to the corps of human conflict resolution practices, we must not see it. The concept paper series is the joint centers paper series addressing topics and concepts of foremost importance for understanding the dynamics of. Settlement mechanism actual settlement of disputes shack shifta social sociocultural sodo teff theft tigray tigreans tigrigna tplf traditional disputes tribal tribes type of disputes usually values verdict warra wasis wereare wolfgang. How do conflicts in traditional africa compare with those of the region. Ambo town, conflict, traditional conflict resolution mechanisms, modern court system 1.
Traditional conflict resolution as a better option to. Indigenous conflict resolution mechanisms in africa bangladesh. African, traditional, systems, conflict, resolution. A study of the barolong people of the northwest province, south africa journal of law and judicial system v1 i1 2018 12 african indigenous approaches to conflict resolution. With africa as the frame of human race, it had fashioned out its own distinct indigenous means and. It identifies and discusses a lao conflict resolution spectrum, bringing particular attention to the village mediation committee neoy gai geer.
Definition of a traditional ruler a traditional ruler is defined differently by many authors depending on time and circumstances. In the same way as the analysis of violent conflict has to overcome a statecentric perspective, so have the approaches to the control of violence and the nonviolent conduct of conflict. The traditional view on organizational conflict is the earliest of the trio. From mandela to zuma katabaro miti university of pretoria, south africa abstract this article looks at how the three presidential leaders of south africa nelson mandela, thabo mbeki and jacob zuma, have dealt with various conflict situations on the african continent. Up to now, traditional approaches to conflict transformation have not been adequately addressed by scholarly research and political practice. Negotiation, the secret is to harmonize the interests of the parties concerned. The case of the organisation of african unity oau author. Laos unique and most recognized conflict resolution ceremonies and rituals, the baci ceremony soukhouan and the. The roles and the challenges of traditional rulers in land. Traditional institutions, sites and objects play a quasireligious role in the arbitration, mediation, conciliation and reconciliation of conflicts at a micro and macro level in kom society. The traditional approaches are conquered and usurped in the process. African countries, and particularly the drc, to incorporate african traditional ethics ubuntu in the resolution of their conflict for the promotion of peace, freedom, unity, human dignity and development. This paper examines the role of african women in peace building and conflict resolution with special emphasis to the role of burundian women.
Click download or read online button to get traditional mechanisms of conflict resolution in ethiopia book now. Furthermore, analysis is an integral part of good conflict resolution applications. Conflicts and causes of conflicts in africa project topics. Key terms ndebele people nguni group of people in zimbabwe closely related to. A viable alternative for peace building process in modern africa 140 conflict resolution conflict management conflict transformation peace enforcement peace making peace keeping peace building this paper is dedicated to peace building. Moreover, many current violent conflicts emerge and are carried out in the context of socalled weak or fragile or even failed states. Pdf methods of conflict resolution in african traditional society. This article will address the issue of conflict, how it was dealt with in traditional african culture, the methods of communication both in traditional and modern uganda and the question of rights and responsibilities in promoting cross cultural amity. Traditional african dispute resolution tadr mechanisms. It can also be said to be an incompatibility, as of two things that cannot be simultaneously fulfilled. Conflicts and causes of conflicts in africa project. In the precolonial era a traditional ruler is defined as a person who by virtue. In what ways can a new understanding of the indigenous conflict resolution. Traditional conflict resolution as a better option to court.
Therefore, traditional conflict resolution processes in africa are part of a wellstructured, timeproven social system geared towards reconciliation, maintenance and improvement of social. Conflict resolution and peace buildind in africa as a process. Besides peace negotiations another mechanism of conflict resolution is the use of traditional methods. Long before africa was colonised, and way beyond the advent of slave trade, african societies had institutional mechanisms as well as cultural. By ernest uwazie november 30, 2011 download this brief as a pdf. But they differ among themselves in their history and present. The most common conflict resolution approaches or mechanisms include peace negotiations, mediation andor facilitation, traditional or ineigenous methods, peace agreements and their implementations and. The role of sidama indigenous institutions in conflict. Preventing conflict and enhancing stability by ernest e. They are translated into the language of western peace and conflict studies and hence adjusted in ways that make them fit that.
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