The African Union (AU) is facing criticism for its failure to effectively address recent crises and conflicts in Africa. Member states are accused of not delegating enough power to the AU Commission (AUC), hindering its ability to implement decisions. The article discusses the challenges faced by the AU and questions its relevance in the coming year. It also highlights the role of member states in bringing peace to the continent.
The African Union (AU) is not living up to expectations – and member states are partly to blame, according to AU Commission (AUC) Chairperson Moussa Mahamat. They are using their sovereignty to avoid relegating powers to the commission. As the sum of all individual African countries, the AU’s strength depends on the power member states give it to implement their decisions.
These shortcomings are evident in its failure to deal with recent crises, including conflicts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Sudan, northern Mozambique’s insurgency and coups in Guinea, Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. How can the continental body become more relevant as Africa enters a new year? Can it help citizens experience more stability, or will 2024 be another year of conflict? And how can member states help bring peace to the continent? This isn’t the first time Mr Faki has chided member states for the AUC’s failur
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