Regional economic communities have had mixed results in their attempts to coordinate responses to COVID-19.
As Somalia prepares for elections before the end of 2020, the AU’s involvement should go beyond counter-terrorism operations.
The AU has made some progress towards implementing much-anticipated reforms, notably those concerning a new AU Commission, to be elected in 2021.
The AU celebrated Africa Border Day on 7 June – an opportunity to place the spotlight on resolving ongoing border disputes.
As AU activities increasingly move towards digital platforms, the PSC is discussing the continent’s youth, peace and security agenda.
Uncertainty remains over many aspects of the AU’s planned troop deployment to fight terrorism in the region.
To avoid major social crises, national efforts should be coordinated to keep the private sector afloat.
Peacekeepers are assisting countries in crisis by supporting health responses and disseminating information on the pandemic.
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