CRCA Knowledge Hub
Pilot Edition 2026
CRCA Encyclopedia of Conflict, Peace and Security
The CRCA Encyclopedia provides authoritative, continuously updated reference entries on African conflict, peace, security, governance, mediation, armed groups, and related concepts, bringing together evidence-based research, structured analysis, and expert editorial review in a single knowledge platform.
Indexed scope · Conflicts · Countries · Armed groups · Peace agreements · Organisations · Leaders · Concepts · Security terminology
Pilot Edition
The CRCA Encyclopedia is being released in phases. This pilot edition demonstrates CRCA's editorial standards and reference architecture. New peer-reviewed entries will be published continuously as they complete editorial review.
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In Editorial Review
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Phase I Target
250
Last Updated
June 2026
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Categories
The Encyclopedia is organised across nine reference categories. New entries are added as they complete editorial review.
Active Conflicts
0Conflicts currently underway across the continent.
Historical Conflicts
0Concluded or dormant conflicts of continuing analytical relevance.
Armed Groups
0Profiles of state, rebel, insurgent, militia, and paramilitary actors.
Peace Agreements
0Negotiated settlements, frameworks, and ceasefire instruments.
Conflict Concepts
0Analytical frameworks, doctrines, and reference terminology.
Organisations
0Multilateral bodies, regional mechanisms, and security architectures.
Political Leaders
0Heads of state, faction leaders, and influential political figures.
Regional Security
0Sub-regional security dynamics, alliances, and theatres.
Mediation & Peacebuilding
0Mediators, peace processes, and peacebuilding institutions.
CRCA Knowledge Hub
One component of a growing research infrastructure
The Encyclopedia will join APCO, ACRI Sentinel, the African Armed Groups Directory, the African Peace Agreements Database, a Data Explorer, Interactive Maps, and the CRCA Training Academy as part of the wider CRCA Knowledge Hub.