Protests have ended Blaise Compaoré's reign; but what does this mean for the AU's approach to unconstitutional changes of government?
Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's landslide presidential victory in Egypt presents the African Union with a serious challenge regarding its position on unconstitutional changes of government.
Solomon A Dersso looks behind the stats to find out how the AU's Peace and Security Council responded to conflict last year.
A critical analysis of PSC decisions highlights concerns that need urgent attention if Africa's response to violent conflict is to improve this year
With its focus on insulating African leaders from prosecution, the AU summit missed an opportunity to fix some of the flaws in the ICC system.
The major question facing Egypt is whether the tragic mass killings of 14 August have ended the chances for a peaceful way out.
In suspending Egypt for the forcible ouster of President Mohamed Morsi, the African Union has broken ranks with the rest of the international community.
It is unlikely that Ethiopia and Egypt would go to war, but rising tensions over the Nile requires careful handling to avoid poisoning regional relations.
Much more needs to be done if the promise that the African Union Peace and Security Council carries is to be realised.
How did Kenya deliver peaceful elections on 4 March 2013, defying observers' warning of a repeat of the 2007/8 violence?
Whether or not Kenya's historic general elections on 4 March will be peaceful depends on the balance between the changes and continuities that differentiate the Kenya of today from that of 2007-08.
This review offers the PSC insights into the nature and extent of its contribution to addressing peace and security threats in Africa.
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