Peace and Security Council Report No 187

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Published on 16 September 2026 in Research / Peace and Security Council Report

PSC Report

Peace and Security Council Report No 187

This edition explores AU peace operations, Sudan’s conflict, ECOWAS’s regional role and women’s contributions to peace.

In this issue

Could African Union presence be a step to peace for Sudan?

Improving compliance and accountability in AU peace operations

Can the incoming ECOWAS Commission reclaim regional relevance?

Women’s voices could help silence the guns in Africa

Gabon promotes integrated solutions for political stability and peace in Africa

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The publication of the PSC Report is made possible through support from the Government of the Netherlands and the Government of Denmark. The ISS is also grateful for the support of the following members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Open Society Foundations, the European Union and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.