NITED NATIONS PEACE OPERATIONS ON STATE-BUILDING AND GOVERNANCE IN POST-CONFLICT AFRICAN STATES: A CASE STUDY OF SOUTH SUDAN

This study examinesthe role of United Nations(UN) peace missionsin state-building and governancewhen recovering from conflicts, focusing on South Sudan grappling with post-independence challenges in 2011 due to ongoing violence and political turmoil that disruptedgovernance efforts. The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) is crucialin promoting peace and rebuilding the state structures. The study delves into the roles and shortcomings of UNMISS in fostering stability and curbing violence while bolstering governance structures. It also investigates the dynamics among the UN mission's local governance entities and international stakeholders by employing a qualitative methodology approach to shed light on achievements and hurdles,with suggestions to boost the efficiency of upcoming UN peacekeeping ventures in akin scenarios. The results emphasise the importance of collaboration between actors and domestic organisationsto uphold lasting peace and governance in African nations emerging from conflict.