Stand-off following presidential
elections in Guinea-Bissau

More than two months after the second round
of the presidential elections Guinea-Bissau
is sinking into a post-electoral deadlock.

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PSC postpones several
activities due to COVID-19

The Peace and Security Council is adapting its
working methods to the new reality of COVID-19,
like many other organisations globally.

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Africa’s role in the scramble
for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

With several member states situated on the Red Sea
and the Gulf of Aden, the AU is uniquely placed to provide
a platform for African countries with a stake in the region.

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PSC Interview: South Africa’s
priorities for 2020

The PSC Report spoke to South Africa’s ambassador
in Addis Ababa Xolisa Makaya about South Africa’s
priorities as chair of the AU in 2020.

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Why the PSC should discuss Cameroon
The threats facing Cameroon are weighing heavily on peace and stability and have serious regional implications.
The AU saves the CAR deal in extremis
The AU has stepped in to save the February peace deal in the Central African Republic, but it remains fragile.
Africa’s divisions over Western Sahara could impact the PSC
Overcoming internal divisions over Western Sahara is set to be a challenge for the PSC in the year ahead.
Lessons from AU election observation
AU election observation missions could help to enhance the capacity of electoral bodies and improve the electoral laws in member states.
Can the AU–UN efforts in Libya pave the way for elections?
The AU Commission, together with the UN, are planning an international conference on reconciliation in Libya.
With four new members, is the PSC at a crossroads?
At the recent AU summit, the Executive Council elected four new members to the PSC for a three-year term.
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