The prevailing narrative on Africa is that it is awash with violent conflict. Indeed, it does suffer from a multitude of conflicts - from border skirmishes to civil wars to terrorist attacks. Conflicts in Africa are diverse and complex, but there have been a number of cases of successful conflict management and resolution. What accounts for the successes and failures, and what can we learn from Africa's experience? This collective volume takes on these questions, bringing together more than 20 experts to examine the source of conflicts in Africa and assess African management capacity in the face of these conflicts. Apart from the introduction and conclusion, the contributions are organized into two sections: Conflict in Africa, and Responding to crises: peace operations and mediation. Contributors: Pamela Aall, Raymond Gilpin, Christopher Fomunyoh, 'Funmi Olonisakin, William Reno, Mohammad-Mahmoud Ould Mohamedou, Cyril Obi, Mulugeta Gebrihiwot, Kwesi Aning and Lydia Mawuenya Amedzrator, Jakkie Cilliers and Amandine Gnanguênon, Laurie Nathan, I William Zartman, Gilbert M. Khadiagala, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, Paul D. Williams, Chester A. Crocker, Neha Sanghrajka and Meredith Preston-McGhie, Sharath Srinivasa.