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

Authors : Prudence Laure NDINGA

Pages : 1-22

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Publication Date : 2020-02-28

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :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.
Keywords : Regional Organisations, African Union, conflict resolution