Ten years after the Arab Spring
– what happened to the dream?

While the Arab Spring led to the ouster of several strongmen,
economic and political instability persists in most countries.

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The PSC’s crucial role in
securing Africa’s seas

The council’s decision to discuss maritime safety
and security issues on 23 July is an important development.

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Balancing basic freedoms and the
need to fight cybercrime

Current trends suggest rising internet-and
mobile phone-related crimes in Africa.

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UN–AU partnerships are crucial to
international peace – Hanna Tetteh

PSC Report spoke to the UN Secretary-General’s
Special Representative to the AU on global
security threats.

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The AU should do more to support Sudan’s political transition
Despite the African Union’s mediation success, its role since the beginning of the country’s transition has been limited.
Where to from here for the Central African Republic?
The PSC’s mission to CAR will assess developments since the armed CPC coalition tried to seize power in January.
The PSC and Chad – policy implications of a historic decision
Acceptance of a military transition signifies a trend towards the dilution of a key AU normative framework.
Pan-African Parliament’s woes reflect a crisis in leadership
The PAP can only be saved if MPs truly represent African citizens and the AU gives the body power.
Does Africa need its own humanitarian agency?
Although a decision has been made to set up the African Humanitarian Agency, implementation hasn’t yet started.
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