Introduction
The Association of Conflict, Peace and Security Experts in Africa (ACPSEA) is a continental professional body dedicated to advancing expertise, research, and practice in conflict management, peacebuilding, dispute resolution, and security studies across Africa.
ACPSEA was registered in June 2025 under the Professional Bodies Registration Act, 1973 (Act 143) in Ghana as a recognized professional association with a mandate to operate across the African continent. The association was officially unveiled on 10th March 2026, marking the formal launch of a continental platform for professionals committed to sustainable peace, conflict prevention, and security governance in Africa.
ACPSEA brings together practitioners, scholars, mediators, arbitrators, peacebuilders, policy analysts, security experts, and institutions working to address Africa’s complex conflict and security challenges through professional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and ethical standards.
Legal Status
The Association of Conflict, Peace and Security Experts in Africa (ACPSEA) is:
- A registered professional body under the Professional Bodies Registration Act, 1973 (Act 143).
- Established to operate across African countries and collaborate with international institutions.
- Governed by a constitution adopted by its founding members.
The association provides a professional framework for certification, networking, training, and research within the conflict, peace, and security sectors.
Establishment
ACPSEA was established by a group of African experts and practitioners in conflict resolution, peacebuilding, dispute resolution, and security management under the leadership of Mr. Isaac Asare, the Founder recognizing the need for:
- A continental professional network for Conflict, Peace and Security Experts in Africa
- Standardisation of professional practice
- Capacity building for practitioners
- African-led policy solutions to conflicts
The association was formally unveiled on 10th March 2026, bringing together stakeholders from academia, security institutions, policy organizations, civil society, and dispute resolution institutions.
Vision
To create a peaceful, stable, and prosperous Africa, where conflicts and disputes are resolved through professional expertise, dialogue, and collaborative efforts.
Mission
To advance the practice of conflict management/resolution, peacebuilding, and security management by:
- Building a robust network of African conflict, peace, dispute resolution and security experts.
- Promoting collaboration and sharing best practices.
- Providing training and capacity-building programmes.
- Enhancing professionalism through ethics and standards.
- Conducting research and policy analysis on issues affecting peace, dispute resolution and security.
- Advocating for evidence-based policies and African-led solutions
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Core Values
ACPSEA is guided by the following core values:
- Professionalism – Upholding high standards in practice and conduct.
- Integrity – Promoting ethical behaviour in peace and security work.
- Collaboration – Encouraging partnerships across institutions and countries.
- Knowledge Sharing – Advancing research and professional exchange.
- African Solutions – Supporting context-driven responses to African conflicts.
- Peace and Justice – Promoting sustainable peace, fairness, and stability.
Strategic Importance of ACPSEA
ACPSEA fills a major gap in Africa by providing:
- A continental professional identity for conflict and peace experts.
- Institutional coordination of practitioners across Africa.
- A platform for African-led peace solutions.
- Professional accreditation and recognition.
- Research-driven policy influence in peace and security governance.
Professional Standards and Ethics
ACPSEA promotes high ethical and professional standards among members through:
- A Code of Ethics
- Professional conduct regulations
- Disciplinary procedures
- Professional certification standards
These mechanisms help ensure credibility, accountability, and professionalism in the conflict, peace and security field.
Partnerships and Collaboration
ACPSEA seeks partnerships with:
- African Union institutions
- Governments
- Peacebuilding organizations
- Universities and research institutions
- Security agencies
- International development organizations
- Civil society organizations
Future Strategic Direction
ACPSEA aims to:
- Establish national chapters across Africa
- Develop continental peace and security research programmes
- Launch professional certification schemes
- Organize African peace and security conferences
- Support policy dialogue and mediation initiatives