Table of Contents :

Power Struggles in Dual Systems of Government: Conflict Challenges between Elected and Traditional Leaders in Greater Giyani Municipality
Shadreck Muchaku, Joseph Francis, Grey Magaiza7

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Digital Public Participation for Successful Peacebuilding in Africa
Eric Blanco Niyitunga 19


Commissions of Inquiry in South Africa: Towards an Enhanced Model of Ethics and Accountability
Joseph Mudau and Hulisani Takalani 31


Political Violence Directed To Female Politicians in SADC
Noluthando Phungula Radebe47


The effectiveness of international arms control measures regarding weapons of mass destruction: The case of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Makhura B. Rapanyane, Sandiso Mahlala, Faith L. Mkhatshwa55


Traditional leadership and rural municipalities in South Africa: Conflicts and alliances in water governance
Thembelani Tyhotyholo and Sonayena Kenneth Nokele71


Harmony amidst Conflict: Using "Heal the World" as Advocacy for Peace between Palestine and Israel
Sakhiseni Yende and Lindokuhle Precious Hlatshwayo 91


The Tigray Conflict: Assessing the Efficacy Of International Responses and Early Warnings
Daniel Chigudu103


The Conflict over Natural Resources in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria: Who is to Blame?
Mabuyi Gumede and Henry Chiedu Irabor111


South Africa's 'Quiet Diplomacy' towards Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Mbekezeli Comfort Mkhize127


Social Protection and Peacebuilding: Exploring the Causal Relationship between Social Protection Programmes and Conflict Reduction in Nigeria
Hosea Olayiwola Patrick, Comfort Fatimoh Sheidu and George Chimdi Mbara147

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