Africa: From Non-Intervention to Non-Indifference
The African Union's (AU) record is best measured by how fast it converts rules into results on the ground, rather than by communiqués.
In March 2022, the AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) authorised the transition from AMISOM to ATMIS in Somalia, highlighting the importance of execution over intent.
The Union's rules are judged by execution, not intent.
This article argues that the AU's legal and institutional redesign has shortened the warning-to-decision cycle and raised the credibility of enforcement, but performance still relies on finance, logistics, and political will.
- Finance
- Logistics
- Political will
Where mandates are matched with resources, capabilities, and enforceable timelines, outcomes improve.
Author's summary: The African Union's effectiveness is measured by its ability to convert rules into results.