This paper is an overview of the role of the African Union in resolving conflicts in Africa through diplomacy. The work was based on a synoptical review of related literature actions and policies. An attempt was also made in classifying the different types of conflicts and related resolution strategies.
Africa has been embroiled in a plethora of intra- and interstate conflicts. Most of these conflicts had a transnational character and generated consequences that had implications for regions beyond those in which they occurred. The quest for peace on the continent had remained a critical subject matter, which was at the core of the establishment of both the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and its successor, the African Union (AU).
African conflicts are classified into six groups as follows: interethnic conflicts, interstate conflicts, liberation conflicts, civil rights conflicts, annexationist conflicts, and political transition conflicts. The key AU Organ for promoting peace and security on the continent is the Peace and Security Council (PSC) which is the standing decision-making organ of the AU for the prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts. The Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) is one of the pillars of the African Peace and Security Architecture
Leone in the early years of the ECOWAS/ ECOWAS Cease-Fire Operation Monitoring Operation Group (ECOMOG) contributed to the consolidation of mechanisms for conflict prevention and peace building in West Africa.
Africa has made remarkable progress in resolving many complex and old conflicts across the continent. Despite this progress, however, millions of people continued to be adversely affected by the consequences of conflict. It is also obvious that the peace achieved is fragile and can not be sustained in the long term, so long as the underlying causes and the needs of the affected populations are not effectively addressed.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- 1 INTRODUCTION
- OAU/AU PEACE-BUILDING INITIATIVES
- PROTOCOL TO THE OAU CONVENTION ON THE PREVENTION AND COMBATING OF TERRORISM
- AFRICAN SUBREGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND PEACEBUILDING EFFORTS
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper explores the role of the African Union (AU) in resolving conflicts in Africa through diplomacy. The work analyzes the AU's efforts in maintaining peace and security on the continent, focusing on the various conflict resolution strategies and the organization's initiatives in promoting peacebuilding.
- The importance of diplomacy in conflict resolution
- The different types of conflicts in Africa
- The AU's role in promoting peace and security
- The impact of regional organizations on peacebuilding efforts
- The challenges and successes of AU peace initiatives
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter provides an overview of the global context of violence and its impact on development. It examines the various causes of conflicts in Africa, including weak democratization, resource competition, and the proliferation of arms. The chapter then classifies the different types of conflicts prevalent on the continent.
Chapter two delves into the history of peacebuilding initiatives undertaken by the OAU and AU. It highlights key events and developments in the AU's efforts to promote peace and security, including the establishment of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS). This chapter also discusses the AU's role in conflict mediation and peacekeeping operations.
The third chapter focuses on the protocol to the OAU Convention on the Prevention and Combating of Terrorism. It emphasizes the importance of coordinated efforts in combating terrorism and the role of regional organizations in this endeavor.
The final chapter examines the role of African subregional organizations in peacebuilding efforts. It analyzes the contributions of organizations such as ECOWAS and IGAD in conflict resolution and peace support operations. The chapter highlights the successes and challenges faced by these regional organizations in their efforts to promote peace and stability in their respective regions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The primary keywords and focus topics of this paper include: African Union, conflict resolution, diplomacy, peacebuilding, peace and security, regional organizations, mediation, peacekeeping, terrorism, and sustainable development.
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- Fuh George Cheo (Autor:in), 2022, The Role of Diplomacy in the Maintenance of Peace and Security in Africa by the African Union, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1301311
