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
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12705359 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Victor H Mlambo (0000-0002-7705-8863, Department of Public Administration University of Zululand KwaDlangezwa South Africa, corresponding author), Mpume Dlamini (Department of Public Administration University of Zululand KwaDlangezwa South Africa) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication date | 2019-04-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Public Affairs (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1472-3891 • E-ISSN: 1479-1854 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/pa.1939 |
| OpenAlex | W2926323304 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 25 |
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
Democracy · Development economics · Economic growth · Economics · Foreign policy · Geopolitics · International community · International relations · Intervention (counseling · Peacebuilding · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Global Peace and Security Dynamics · Health and Conflict Studies · Law · Political Conflict and Governance
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The misguided and mismanaged intervention in Libya
The Role of the African Union in Continental Peace and Security Governance
The AU’s Progress and Achievements in the Realm of Peace and Security
The UN at war
Making Sense of the Central African Republic
Minding the gap
Africa and the rising powers
Conflicts Between African Traditional Religion and Christianity in Eastern Nigeria
The Comprehensive Peace Agreement and the Dynamics of Post-Conflict Political Partnership in Sudan
Another civil war in South Sudan
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2024 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |