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The United Nations Security Mechanism And Africa: Challenges And The Way Forward, Nebiyou Dagne Tessema Nov 2014

The United Nations Security Mechanism And Africa: Challenges And The Way Forward, Nebiyou Dagne Tessema

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The dissertation will, therefore, examine the evolving concept of security; the security mechanisms of the UN, AU and the African sub-regional organizations and their respective mandates in the maintenance of peace and security in Africa; assess the state of security in the continent; identify the key factors for the deterioration of the security situation in the continent; evaluate the effectiveness of the existing international security mechanisms in overcoming this dangerous trend; identify the key challenges and drawbacks in the present global security system; and suggest some recommendations on the way forward to meet the security challenges of the African continent …


A Structural Comparison Of African Union [Au] And Organization Of American States [Oas] Through The Lens Of Conflict Management And Human Rights, Samuel Bamidele Akingbulu Apr 2014

A Structural Comparison Of African Union [Au] And Organization Of American States [Oas] Through The Lens Of Conflict Management And Human Rights, Samuel Bamidele Akingbulu

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It will be ideal here to trace the African history and political development to uncover some of the foundational elements of the major problems confronting Africa. The most conspicuous symptom of Africa's afflictions is its slow development-economically, socially and politically. Moreover, this issue is underscored by Africa's long-enduring platform of compelling concerns: lack of long-term unity and consistent application of agreed policies among member countries and their leaders; high-scale conflicts; environmental problems; corruption and governmental mismanagement. It is my belief that these unresolved matters markedly impede the AU's ability to perform its objectives for a more unified and advanced Africa. …