Ineffective African interventions in the region have opened the door to more assertive external actors.
US and likely European funding cuts call for peacekeeping that is focused, fast and modest in its ambition.
The premature withdrawal of SADC troops reveals deep-seated political problems and military capacity limitations.
Mistrust between leaders and the region’s militaristic past make security cooperation between affected countries difficult – but essential.
With elections for new commissioners in February 2025, member states must decide what kind of commission they want.
For democracy and multilateralism in Africa to prosper, the continent needs strong states with institutions that deliver.
For the African Union to remain relevant, its leaders should be judged by their capacity to renew Africa’s broken multilateralism.
By giving loyalists and technocrats ministerial posts, Tshisekedi hopes to insulate them from politics and ensure a fluid government.
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.
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