Peace and Security Council Report No 90

This edition covers Western Sahara, Darfur and the 10th anniversary of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance.

Morocco decided not to attend the first PSC meeting on Western Sahara since the kingdom rejoined the AU.

South Africa last month again placed the tricky issue of early warning on the agenda of the PSC.

Rebel movements have largely been driven out of Darfur by the Sudanese government forces and militias.

A new merger of al-Qaeda-linked groups in Mali might pose serious risks for regional security.

More funding is needed for relief efforts and the fight against terrorism in Somalia.

The AU recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance – a useful tool that is not being used often enough.