This book advances the peace discourse as defined in UN guidelines, while also working towards the implementation of the science of peace in various educational contexts in Africa, particularly at universities. The contributions gathered here are intended to highlight the role of university peace studies programs, particularly their relevance for peace education, peace research and peace work.The book is dedicated to students and teachers of Peace Studies and Development Studies at universities as well as civil society experts. They bear a great responsibility with regard to shaping the "Culture of Peace" called for by the UN, based on the foundation of peace education and peace work and in the context of an adequate peace policy. The book seeks to strengthen African pillars of lasting peace through Peace Studies. Analyzing the latest topics in Africa of universal importance, it offers a valuable reference guide for researchers and professionals grappling with the realities of nonviolence and other essential topics in Peace Studies.

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Prof. Dr. Prof. h.c. Egon Spiegel is the Chair of Practical Theology - Pedagogics of Religion and Pastoral Theology at the University of Vechta, Germany.

Dr. George Mutalemwa is a Senior Lecturer in Development Studies at St. Augustine University of Tanzania, and Executive Secretary of the Association of Catholic Universities and Higher Institutes of Africa and Madagascar.

Prof. Dr. Cheng Liu is a Professor of History and the UNESCO Chair of Peace Studies at Nanjing University, China.

Prof. Dr. Lester R. Kurtz is a Professor of Public Sociology at George Mason University, USA, and a faculty affiliate of the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School of Peace and Conflict Resolution.