International peace & conflict mediation expert

For over two decades, I have supported international organizations, governments, and civil society actors in navigating complex conflicts and designing pathways toward sustainable peace.

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Peacebuilding is difficult, and there are no silver bullets. But evidence shows that inclusive dialogue, combined with rigorous monitoring, works.

Dr. Charles Nyuykonge
// About me

When conflict escalates, clarity matters.

Political tensions, social fragmentation, and fragile peace processes demand more than quick solutions. They require deep contextual understanding, trusted facilitation, and steady leadership especially when institutions are under pressure to act decisively.

I have worked with international organizations, governments, and civil society actors to navigate high‑stakes conflicts with discretion, neutrality, and strategic insight. My work bridges diplomacy and practice helping institutions move from tension toward dialogue, and from dialogue toward durable peace.

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// Areas of Expertise

Different conflict contexts demand different forms of expertise

Development Partner

Linking security with sustainable growth

I work with governments, international organizations, and local actors to integrate peacebuilding with development strategies, ensuring that post‑conflict recovery reduces future risks of violence.

Economic Security
Post-Conflict Recovery
Peace–development integration

The Mediator

Facilitating dialogues that bring hostile parties together

I design and facilitate multi‑stakeholder mediation processes that address long‑standing tensions blocking peace and development efforts.

Dialogue Design
Conflict Resolution
Multi-stakeholder Dialogues

Peacekeeping advisor

Strengthening UN and AU peacekeeping operations

I support UN and African Union peacekeeping missions with strategic guidance on political dynamics, local contexts, and coordination challenges.

Political analyst
Mission coordination
Peacekeeping strategy

Funding Architect

Designing proposals that secure resources for peace work

Sustainable peace requires sustained funding. I support organizations in designing fundable, context‑grounded proposals that align donor priorities with on‑the‑ground realities.

Donor engagement
Proposal Development
Peace financing strategies

The Strategist

Designing strategies your organization can implement

I supports governments and regional bodies in designing institutional peace architectures that translate political commitments into actionable frameworks.

Policy Frameworks
Government advisory
Institutional peace architecture

The Evaluator

Building M&E systems that show what's working

I designs monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) systems that help organizations understand impact, adjust strategies, and make evidence‑based decisions.

Evidence-Based Learning
Program adaptation
M&E Frameworks

The Editor

Refining policy documents that drive decisions

I have refined 100+ policy briefs and research reports, translating complex peace and security research into clear, decision‑ready documents used by governments, donors, and international organizations.

Decision‑oriented
Technical Editing
Policy briefs and strategy papers

The Researcher

Publishing evidence that informs policy decisions

I publishes peer‑reviewed research on African peace and security, contributing analysis that informs UN, AU, and regional policy approaches to emerging conflict and fragility dynamics.

African Security
Peer‑reviewed research
Policy‑relevant analysis

The Analyst

Revealing root causes behind complex conflicts

I conduct deep‑dive conflict and political economy assessments in fragile and conflict‑affected states, helping institutions move beyond surface‑level analysis to understand the underlying drivers of instability.

Conflict Analysis
Conflict affected states
Root cause assessment
// Why work with me

What makes this approach different

Evidence-based

Data‑driven recommendations guide each strategy, ensuring peace work relies on proof.

Clear communication

Translating complex peace research into accessible insights that diverse teams can understand and act on confidently.

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Practical field experience

Real-world experience mediating hostile dialogues in conflict zones I know what works when stakeholders are in the room.

African-centered

Authentic understanding of African political dynamics and institutional realities that external consultants often miss.

Sustainable impact

Building your team's capacity to handle future conflicts independently not creating dependency on external consultants.

// Testimonials

What partners say
about working together

He met tight deadlines consistently without compromising analytical rigor or factual precision, producing high-quality information briefs for senior-level decision-making within the Bank and by regional partners.

Dr. Abdul B. Kamara

Director General - Nigeria Department, AfDB

He has the rare ability to identify and nurture potential in others, and I am a living testament to the long-term impact of his guidance.

Ms. P. Ncongwane

Senior Manager UJ

On every occasion we engaged him, Dr. Nyuykonge delivered high-quality outputs, on time and within budget, while effectively coordinating with international donors and UN agencies.”

David Omozuafoh

UNDP Regional Governance Advisor

His analytical acuity, interdisciplinary approach, and moral imagination enable him to draw meaningful connections. He is a reflective thinker, an encouraging mentor, and an exemplary partner in intellectual inquiry.

Dr. Muhammad Dan Suleiman

Founding Director of CAPS-WA

Charles took over our Commercial Law class just six weeks before exams, yet his clear explanations and deep subject knowledge helped me transform my understanding and secure a distinction.

Petronella Ndlovu

Technical Specialist, Rand Water