Peace and Security Council Report No 22

Djibouti is one of the few countries in Sub-Saharan Africa that visibly felt the waves of the revolutions in North Africa and the Arab World. The small country in the Horn of Africa, with a population of less than a million held Presidential elections last Month and to no one`s surprise the incumbent won. The analysis on Djibouti discusses the internal dynamics and the geopolitical developments in the context of the elections. The past month has also witnessed a series of events including the questioning of Mubarak and the banning of his party. The political landscape of Egypt is also witnessing the creation and evolution of parties and alliances making the September elections more interesting to follow.

Tunisia, the origin of the `Arab Awakening` has also witnessed a number of demonstrations demanding speedier reforms. The banning of prominent figures of the previous regime from the elections scheduled for July 2011 has created a rift in the country`s ruling elite. The Tunisian analysis also looks at the pressure from the Islamists and the liberal youth directed at the caretaker administration. The turn of events in Libya, which is becoming more complex by the day is also included in the Report which examines the effectiveness and impact of UN Resolution 1973 and the ongoing air strikes by NATO against Gadaffi`s forces. The Retrospective section of the Report discusses AU`s policies on woman and children in armed conflict.  

Duke Kent-Brown (Editor)