Momentum in post-conflict peacebuilding in Africa

“Zero tolerance” for coups, constitutional violations

Training, recruitment and prosecutions can reduce violence

Liberia scores big, but the Congo and Côte d’Ivoire are still waiting

Unemployment challenges stability in Liberia, Sierra Leone

For armies and police that protect citizens, not abuse them

Progress in a few countries, but victimization still widespread

Many are too poor to survive childbirth

Former presidents of Liberia and Chad face trial