As intergovernmental organisations grapple with security problems, it’s time to review the African Peace and Security Architecture.
The policy brief explores how the increasing involvement of neighbouring countries in crises is transforming peacekeeping in Africa.
Joining the global forum presents political, cultural and technical challenges for the AU, which has been relatively inward-looking.
The African Union must be bold, decisive and consistent in resolving tensions and competition among its members and regions.
The DRC, its neighbours, the AU and international community have failed to translate military victory into political success.
Missions struggle to navigate the political minefields that come with the broad goal of stabilising conflict situations.
A lack of principled consistency in solving conflicts makes Africa’s non-aligned position look like short-sighted opportunism.
Despite its leading role in the AU’s highest decision-making body, Cameroon’s stance on African issues remains opaque.
From peacekeeping to early warning and mediation, traditional tools aren’t resolving protracted conflicts.
As it turns 20, hard questions are being asked about the AU’s authority to resolve security challenges in Africa.
As insecurity in the Great Lakes deepens, the commitment of both countries’ leaders to normalise relations is a positive step.
This report explores the origins of subsidiarity and its use in the African multilateral context.
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