The ongoing conflicts indicate that the AU’s peace and security architecture is failing to prevent or manage conflict and build peace - despite some progress. AdvertisementThe architecture consists of the Peace and Security Council, supported by the AU Commission, Panel of the Wise, the Continental Early Warning System, African Standby Force and the Africa Peace Fund. My ongoing research into a new paradigm for peace and security in Africa examines how China can help address this weakness. Military cooperation between China and Africa takes the form of intelligence exchange, military personnel training, commercial arms sales, and regular peace and security forums. Although China emphasizes a multilateral approach to African peace and stability, it continues to collaborate with individual African states.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 13, 2021 08:13 UTC