African Union (AU) and the Governance Question in Africa
Keywords:
African union, governance, Africa, advancementAbstract
The African Union (AU), previously known as the Organization of African Unity (OAU), was founded with a primary objective – to foster unity and strength across the African continent. However, the OAU faced significant challenges that impeded the realization of its mandate, necessitating reform and reorganization. Consequently, the African Union (AU) emerged, triggering inquiries into its effectiveness in fulfilling its intended role. This paper embarks on a comprehensive examination of the African Union, evaluating its impact on Africa's path towards resilience, unity, and progress. The evaluation meticulously considers numerous member nations' complex socio-economic and political imbalances. Pertinent issues such as conflicts, corruption, and insecurity have posed formidable challenges to the AU's accomplishments. The paper employs an interrogative reconstruction approach to analyze the AU and its achievements critically. By posing essential questions regarding the AU's performance, it aims to provide insights that can illuminate the way forward for Africa. This journey entails asserting Africa's rightful place among the world's continents while navigating the intricate landscape of international relations.
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