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20 Feb 2025 / by PSC Report

G20 Summit ticks most of the African Union’s boxes

The AU was perhaps lucky that its first G20 was chaired by the like-minded Brazilian President Lula da Silva.

20 Feb 2025 / by PSC Report

Africa’s foreign policy must focus on continental needs

Rather than seeking common African positions, prioritising Africa’s development and peace can provide a foundation for meaningful global influence.

19 Feb 2025 / by African Conflict Prevention Programme & PSC Report

ONU – UA : renforcer la coopération entre les conseils de sécurité

Malgré des progrès encourageants, ces conseils ne parviennent pas à exploiter pleinement le potentiel de leurs relations.

19 Feb 2025 / by PSC Report

Strengthening cooperation between the councils

Despite promising progress, certain hurdles prevent the UNSC and PSC from realising the full potential of their relationship.

12 Feb 2025 / by PSC Report

Cultiver un terrain d’entente sur le climat, la paix et la sécurité

Les liens entre climat et conflits font l’objet de débats anciens auxquels un front continental uni pourrait remédier.

12 Feb 2025 / by PSC Report

Cultivating common ground on climate, peace and security

The climate-conflict interplay has been long debated, but a united continental front is needed to address it.

05 Feb 2025 / by PSC Report

Mettre fin au pillage des richesses naturelles de l’Afrique

Le lien entre l’exploitation illégale des ressources naturelles africaines et l’insécurité est renforcé par les faiblesses de la gouvernance.

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