The African Union

Paper Summary:

The paper relates that although the continent of Africa is rich in resources and possibilities, certain countries on the continent have experienced a great deal of political and social unrest. The paper explains that to combat some of the issues facing the continent of Africa, the African Union was created. The paper explores the successes and failures of the African Union and focuses on what needs to be done to improve its effectiveness.

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Abstract
Introduction
Synopsis of the African Union
Successes of the African Union
Failures of the African Union
Improvements to the African Union
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"According to Melber (2001) the formation of the African Union on 11 July 2000 was a constitutive act implemented by the 36th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government. This act mandated ratification by at least two-thirds of the 53 members of the Organization of African Unity. By the time the Lusaka Summit took place in July 2001, 50 member states had agreed upon the document and the African Union was created."

Sample of Sources Used:

• African Union. Retrieved February 12, 2008, from; http://www.africa-union.org/root/au/AboutAu/au_in_a_nutshell_en.htm
• African Union What Next?. (2002, September). New African 12+.
• Boshoff, H. (2003) Burundi: The African Union's First Mission
• AFRICAN SECURITY ANALYSIS PROGRAMME SITUATION REPORT, 10 JUNE 2003. Retrieved February 12, 2008, from http://www.iss.co.za/AF/current/burundijun03.pdf
• Denning, M. (2004). A Prayer for Marie: Creating an Effective African Standby Force. Parameters, 34(4), 102+.

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