Basic
Concepts in peace studies and conflict resolution, peace as a vehicle of unity
and development, Conflict issues, Types of conflicts, e.g. Ethnic/religious/political/economic
conflicts, Root causes of conflicts and violence in Africa, Indigene/settler
phenomenon, Peace – building, Management of conflict and security. Elements of
peace studies and conflict resolution, Developing a culture of peace, Peace
mediation and peace-keeping, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR),
Dialogue/arbitration in conflict resolution, Role of international
organizations in conflict resolution, e.g. ECOWAS, African Union, United
Nations, etc