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Mediation in Africa: Traditions, Innovations and PerspectivesAt a time when socio-political and inter-community conflicts are shaking up the continent, this book offers a resolutely innovative approach to mediation in Africa. The fruit of a decade of teaching, research and fieldwork in the Great Lakes region and beyond, it skilfully combines ancestral traditions and contemporary methods.Through a rigorous methodology - theoretical analyses, captivating case studies and exclusive testimonials from mediators, traditional chiefs and civil society players - the author reveals how structured dialogue becomes a lever for social transformation. From hybrid justice systems to reconciliation rituals (Gacaca, palabre, Mato Oput), each chapter illustrates the power of mediation to repair the social fabric and build a shared future.An indispensable guide for practitioners, decision-makers and researchers, it opens up new perspectives for establishing a lasting culture of peace on the African continent.

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