Counter-terrorism in Africa must adapt to new realities

by admin - November 4, 2020November 4, 20200

As the terror threat grows and spreads, could a special unit in the African Standby Force help?By Shewit WoldemichaelAfrica experienced 1 168 terrorist attacks from January to August 2020 – 18% more than the 982 incidents in the same period in 2019. Years after numerous counter-terrorism operations were deployed, including the African

Human suffering underlines the urgency to do more in 2019

by admin - January 25, 20190

In 2019 the Peace and Security Council (PSC) is likely to see crises in places such as South Sudan, Somalia, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Sahel remain on its agenda. Other burning issues such as Cameroon could spiral out of control if not handled by the continental body. The

Buhari, 14 AU leaders discuss peace

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by Oluwatosin - January 27, 20180

Ahead of tomorrow’s opening of the 30th African Union Summit, President Muhammadu Buhari started his four-day engagement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Saturday by joining 14 other members of the Peace and Security Council (PSC). The council is a standing organ of the AU for the prevention, management and resolution of