Peace and Security Council Report No 178

AU-UN/Stuart Price

Published on 15 May 2025 in Research / Peace and Security Council Report

PSC Report

Peace and Security Council Report No 178

This edition examines North Africa's AU role amid regional divisions and Somalia's new mission prospects.

In this issue:

What should Africa bank on from Bankole’s second term?

North Africa’s divisions undermine its role in the African Union

Will the latest AU mission in Somalia achieve better results?

Stronger internal mediation the antidote to external meddling

The Peace and Security Council is as strong as its members allow

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