REGIONAL ORGANISATIONS AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION: A CASE OF THE AFRICAN UNION

Yıl 2019, Cilt: 2 Sayı: 2, 1 - 22, 28.02.2020

Prudence Laure Ndınga

Öz

The changing nature and magnitude of conflicts across the world continue to
raise concerns as to whether there is sufficient institutional capacity to
solve the growing number of conflict crises some of which pose serious threats
to human security. Notably, there has been an increased number of non -state
actors involved in conflict resolution efforts. This paper seeks to explore the
growing narrative of African solutions to African problems by examining the
involvement of the African Union as an institution in the various conflicts in
the continent. The paper will begin by examining some of the deep-rooted causes
of conflicts in Africa, the structure of the African Union. Specifically, those
agencies involved in conflict-related issues and the approaches AU adopts in
different scenarios. The paper argues that the AU has a special duty and
legitimacy to front solutions to conflict situations in the continent. However,
this potential is yet to be fully utilized, and there is room for improvement.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Regional Organisations, African Union, conflict resolution

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