Peace and Security Council Report No 139

This issue looks at the Algeria-Morocco rift and asks
why Sudan decided to hand over al-Bashir to the ICC.

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Renewed calls for action
against forced disappearances

Commitment from African countries to the convention against
enforced disappearance may curb this worrying trend.

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Hopes guarded as another
envoy heads to the Horn

Analysts believe Olusegun Obasanjo has been
appointed to focus primarily on Ethiopia and
expectations of him are high.

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Algeria-Morocco rift another blow to Africa’s free trade aspirations
The AU and AfCFTA secretariat should facilitate talks on economic cooperation between the two North Africa countries.
Why has Sudan decided to hand over al-Bashir to the ICC?
The government is performing a delicate balancing act in the interests of advancing justice during a complex political transition.
Deadly cost of South Sudan’s delayed security reforms
Violent clashes between armed factions in Riek Machar’s camp highlight the urgency of creating a unified defence force.
Chad navigates the Déby void
Death at the frontline puts Chad on the back foot as it treads the road to transition.
Africa divided over Israel’s accreditation to the AU
Israel’s announcement that it has rejoined the African Union as an observer has divided member states.
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