This edited volume explores indigenous peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and community reconciliation, with a strong focus on the roles of women, youth, and marginalised groups in building sustainable peace. Drawing on case studies from Nigeria and across Africa, it examines how traditional institutions, cultural practices, gender inclusion, youth participation, and local knowledge contribute to peace and security in conflict-affected societies.

The volume begins by examining the place of women and youth in peacebuilding and reconciliation before moving into discussions on traditional justice systems, indigenous mediation, and grassroots security initiatives. Subsequent chapters explore themes such as girl-child education, climate-induced conflict, youth-led vigilante networks, cultural diplomacy, humour, music, and inter-ethnic relations as tools for social harmony. The volume combines historical analysis, political studies, and cultural perspectives. It offers valuable insights for researchers, students, policymakers, and practitioners interested in African peacebuilding, indigenous conflict resolution, gender studies, and sustainable development.

Abubakar Mohammed is a political scientist, public administrator, and author with research interests in peacebuilding, security studies, governance, and international relations. He serves as Secretary to the Executive Council Secretariat, Zamfara State, Nigeria, and lectures in Political Science. He has published widely on conflict resolution, foreign policy, and public administration.

Joseph Adebayo is an NRF-rated scholar specialising in peace journalism, conflict studies, and media research. He has supervised postgraduate research extensively and published internationally on African peace and communication issues. His academic work bridges theory and practice, contributing significantly to journalism scholarship, conflict transformation, and sustainable peacebuilding discourse across Africa.