The African Union at 20: some reason to cheer, but lots of work ahead
The AU should deal decisively with member states that undermine the rule of law within their territories.
The AU should deal decisively with member states that undermine the rule of law within their territories.
African governments are already appealing for more economic support to mitigate these stresses.
At least 13 foreign powers have a substantial military presence on the continent. The US and France are at the forefront of conducting operations on African soil.
The current AU’s reform journey began in July 2016 when the assembly appointed Rwandan president Paul Kagame to do a study on its institutional reform. The assessment by the panel led by Kagame was unequivocal; the union was not fit for purpose.