Achieving sustainable peace in post-conflict societies remains a significant challenge due to the protracted nature of contemporary conflicts, competing interests among various actors, and the inherent complexities of peacebuilding. Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR) programs have emerged as key mechanisms for fostering sustainable peace. However, their application in prolonged and evolving conflicts has received limited attention. This chapter examines the effectiveness of DDR programs in Africa, focusing on successes, failures, and lessons drawn from case studies in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central African Republic (CAR), and Sierra Leone. The chapter identifies gaps in existing frameworks through a comparative analysis and proposes actionable recommendations for policymakers and practitioners. Special emphasis is placed on African-centred approaches integrating socio-economic, cultural, and political dimensions to address the root causes of conflict and the risks of re-recruitment. The findings aim to provide insights into designing more effective DDR interventions and advancing sustainable peacebuilding across the region. In conclusion, the chapter underscores the need for DDR programs to be context-specific, inclusive, and embedded within comprehensive peacebuilding strategies to ensure long-term stability in post-conflict African societies.