Forces for Peace: Realities of Peace Support Operations in Africa

The dialogue about publication and paper examined how African-led peace support operations can operate more effectively in environments marked by constrained resources, evolving international engagement, and complex conflict dynamics. Attention was given to lessons from recent and ongoing operations in the DRC and Somalia, including questions of mandate design, political processes, civilian protection, and coordination among multiple actors. The dialogue also explored the broader implications of emerging financing and governance frameworks for peace operations, including the role of the African Union, regional economic communities, and international partners. By holding the discussion on the margins of the 39th African Union Summit, the organizers aimed to ensure that insights from the research would complement ongoing continental policy debates and inform decision-making by policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders. It was attended by over 40 participants drawn from diplomatic missions, regional organisations, civil society, and academia.

Please read the outcomes report to get details of the summary of the high level dialogue, key recommendations and way forwards, Please follow the below links to  take your copy of both publications 

Here is the link to the policy paper “The future of peace support operations in Africa: Aligning the AU, UN, and EU for effective and legitimate interventions ”: https://collections.fes.de/publikationen/download/pdf/1968316   (English Version)

Here is the link for the publication “Forces for Peace: Realities of Peace Support Operations in Africa”

https://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/fes-pscc/22421.pdf   (English version)

https://collections.fes.de/publikationen/download/pdf/1963478  (French version)