The Role of the African Union in Continental Peace and Security Governance

Moolakkattu, John S.

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“…Traditional partners of the AU, the United States and EU, have overemphasized the need for the AU to play a deeper role in solving conflicts in the continent and ensuring a political solution for the DRC. Moolakkattu () also alludes that disagreements and divisions in the AU are a major stumbling block in the organization's attempt to reach any consensus on a wide range of African issues. Sriram, Martin‐Ortega, and Herman () state that the AU ought to be disbanded because it has not helped the continent with anything since its inception, rather it has portrayed the same dependency symptoms that were displayed by its predecessor.…”

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Conflict and violence in Africa in the 21st century: Where is the African Union? A case of Libya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Central African Republic

Mlambo

Dlamini

2019

Journal of Public Affairs

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The inability of the African Union (AU) to deal with increasing outbreaks of violence and conflict has cast a lot of doubt regarding the organization's ability to lead Africa in a 21st century characterized by massive geopolitical dynamics. To answer the critical question of whether the AU is still relevant today, the study employed a strict textual analysis of the relevant literature on the role of the AU in conflict prevention, eradication, and by extension its contribution towards peacebuilding. The study found that the AU has failed to eradicate conflicts in Africa single‐handedly; rather, the UN and together with foreign states have intervened to help quell the violence in Libya, South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic and beyond. The failure of the AU has increased global and continental perceptions that the AU is useless and cannot solve Africa's problems today. Therefore, this gives or permits an increase to foreign intervention in the internal affairs of African states. The study concluded that reforms and reaffirming commitment from member states are important elements needed to ensure that the AU can become effective and contribute effectively towards solving Africa's complex problems in a somewhat complex and unpredictable international system.

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Conflict and violence in Africa in the 21st century: Where is the African Union? A case of Libya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Central African Republic

Mlambo

Dlamini

2019

Journal of Public Affairs

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“…There have been a number of counterterrorism frameworks, resolutions and declarations, treaties, principles and guidelines initiated to contain extremism and terrorism on the African continent (Joshua & Olanrewaju, 2017; Moolakkattu, 2010). The 1999 Algiers Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism acknowledges the scope and seriousness of terrorism, as well as affirming that terrorism ‘constitutes a serious violation of human rights and a threat to peace, security, development, and democracy’ in Africa (AHG/Decl.1 (XXXV) Algiers, Algeria).…”

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African Union Counterterrorism Frameworks and Implementation Trends among Member States of the East African Community

Omenma

Onyango

2020

India Quarterly: A Journal of International Affairs

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Attacks from violent extremist organisations have reached unprecedented levels in Africa. Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and Islamic State and Sinai Peninsula activities account for the majority of high attacks and fatality rates. Their membership cuts across national borders; some have established a presence in local communities, while others are controlling territories in a number of states. This continues to happen despite regional measures such as the Algiers Plan of Action on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism (2002) and the African Model Anti-Terrorism Law (2011) to contain the activities of violent extremist groups on the continent. The prevailing argument shows that the African Union has initiated several legislations and protocols to contain terrorism on the continent, but the Union lacks the capacity to enforce legislations. Relying on the cost–benefit theoretical explication, we conclude that member states of the East African Community prefer to partner with external organisations in counterterrorism programmes which result in conflicting cross-border rules and challenges in countering violent extremism in Africa.

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“…The idea of African renaissance that President Thabo Mbeki talked about has invariably prompted South Africa to play a pre-eminent role in organizations like AU through NEPAD. NEPAD is neither a funding agency nor a project executing body but it is a major forum to carry consultative functions to diagnose problems, propose solutions and exert persuasive methods to bring about change (Moolakkattu 2010). Like South Africa, India has also been the supporter of NEPAD and it has invested over $200 million in the NEPAD infrastructure by providing assistance in launching Pan African Parliament (PAP) (Alves 2007).…”

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India and Africa in the Post-Cold War Period: An Overview

Harshe

2010

International Studies

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This article presents an overview of Indo-African ties in the post-Cold War period in the context of the accelerated pace of globalization and economic reforms. It begins by taking cognizance of a few significant social realities in Africa such as the advent of democratic regimes in different African countries, the burgeoning of regional organizations as also the emergence of the African Union, the growing presence of India and China in Africa, etc. Subsequently, it analyzes the complexities of Indo-African ties in the realm of security, trade, business, investment and overall development cooperation and suggests the pathways that could refashion such ties under globalization.

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The Role of the African Union in Continental Peace and Security Governance

Cited by 15 publications

References 7 publications

Conflict and violence in Africa in the 21st century: Where is the African Union? A case of Libya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Central African Republic

Conflict and violence in Africa in the 21st century: Where is the African Union? A case of Libya, South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Central African Republic

African Union Counterterrorism Frameworks and Implementation Trends among Member States of the East African Community

India and Africa in the Post-Cold War Period: An Overview

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