African Union | ISS Africa

15 Apr 2025 / by Ibrahim Barrie, Dawit Yohannes, Emmaculate A Liaga, Tsion Belay Alene & Meressa Kahsu

New AU leaders must articulate a bold vision for Africa’s peace operations

A clear vision for peace operations should redefine the complementary roles of the AU and the UN.

10 Apr 2025

ISS Live: How can Africa make its mark in the G20 and global multilateral system?

AU member states struggle to present a unified voice despite the 2005 Ezulwini Consensus and Africa's stance on global multilateralism.

09 Apr 2025 / by PSC Report

Peace and Security Council Report No 177

This issue examines crises in South Sudan and Sudan, draws electoral lessons from 2024, and offers insights on improving coup transitions and PSC effectiveness.

21 Mar 2025

2025 African Union leadership

The new leaders' success or failure will profoundly impact the AU, the continent and Africa’s global agency.

18 Mar 2025 / by PSC Report

Peace and Security Council Report No 176

This edition examines AU leadership and ongoing conflicts as Africa nears its 2030 peace goals.

27 Feb 2025 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia

AU ‘Year of Reparations’ should look to the future and the past

Reparations aim to repair relationships and prevent violence – a forward-looking approach could foster a more just global order.

20 Feb 2025

ISS Live: What’s next for the new AU leadership?

Expectations are high that new leaders will improve the African Union’s performance in achieving a secure and stable continent.

20 Feb 2025

What’s next for the new AU leadership?

Expectations are high that new leaders will improve the African Union’s performance in achieving a secure and stable continent.

11 Feb 2025

ISS Live: Can the AU reposition Africa in a changing global governance landscape?

The February summit is an opportunity to elect leaders able to confront internal and external challenges.

11 Feb 2025

Can the AU reposition Africa in a changing global governance landscape?

The February summit is an opportunity to elect leaders able to confront internal and external challenges.

31 Jan 2025 / by Moussa Soumahoro

Africa’s private sector boosts AU Peace Fund

As private sector donations increase, the 21 African countries still not contributing to the fund must pay up.

04 Dec 2024 / by Moussa Soumahoro

AU and REC challenges in supporting post-coup transitions

Effective coordination, sustained dialogue and long-term support are vital for managing Africa's post-coup transitions.