Though some gains were made, the country fell short when addressing Africa’s peace and security issues.
Voting booths could be places of tension, even violence, and may determine whether stability or turmoil prevails.
Senegal's upheaval is the latest example of governance challenges on the continent.
Uncertainty remains over many aspects of the AU’s planned troop deployment to fight terrorism in the region.
Special focus AU RECs: Ad hoc structures have been set up to fight violent extremism in the Sahel, but they often overlap and compete for scarce funding and troop contributions.
AU election observation missions could help to enhance the capacity of electoral bodies and improve the electoral laws in member states.
Major elections will take place in Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Algeria, Tunisia and Mozambique in 2019.
The PSC Report spoke to Dr Ibrahim Mayaki, Chief Executive Officer of the NEPAD Agency, about the future of the organisation.
In the last three months of its tenure the outgoing PSC welcomed the deployment of a SADC mission to Lesotho and endorsed ECOWAS’ efforts in Guinea Bissau.
The AU's initiative to help affected countries looks promising, but needs global backing.
In May the PSC will go on a field trip to Darfur and discuss the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
Morocco decided not to attend the first PSC meeting on Western Sahara since the kingdom rejoined the AU.
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