Article 3 (1) provides as follows; “In all actions concerning children, whether undertaken by public or private social welfare institutions, courts of law, administrative authorities or legislative bodies, the best interests of the child shall be a primary consideration.” Article 28 (1) states the following; “States Parties recognize the right of the child to education……” 7.5. African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child Article 4 (1) states the following; “In all actions concerning the child undertaken by any person or authority the best interests of the child shall be the primary consideration.” Article 11 states as follows: “Every child has the right to an education…….” 8. Analytical framework Conflict management analytical framework 8.1. Conflict is present when two or more parties perceive their interests as incompatible, express hostile attitudes, or pursue their interests through actions that damage the other parties. These parties may be individuals, small or large groups, and countries” (Lukman et al, 2001) 8.2. This definition of conflict presented above aptly sums up the situation that prevailed in Ward 23 of Chitungwiza. Members of the youth leagues for ZANU PF and MDC-T perceived their interests to be incompatible, they expressed hostile attitudes towards each other and furthermore pursued their interests through actions that damaged the other party through infliction of bodily harm and damage to property. Page 7 of 13