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30 Apr 2024 / by PSC Report

Coups d’états in West Africa are not entirely negative

Coups allow the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and its member states to self-assess and improve governance, says Ambassador Francis Oke, ECOWAS Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU).

30 Apr 2024 / by PSC Report

La crise des coups d'État en Afrique de l'Ouest n'est pas nécessairement négative

Contrairement à l’opinion générale, les coups d'État en Afrique de l'Ouest ne sont pas entièrement négatifs. Au contraire, ils offrent à la CEDEAO et à ses États membres l'occasion de s’évaluer et de rectifier leurs gouvernances.

24 Apr 2024 / by PSC Report

Abiyé doit être mis à l’ordre du jour du CPS

Le Conseil de paix et de sécurité devrait consacrer toute l’attention nécessaire à la détérioration de la sécurité dans la région d’Abiyé.

24 Apr 2024 / by PSC Report

Abyei must ascend the PSC agenda

As the security situation in Abyei deteriorates, the Peace and Security Council should allocate it appropriate attention.

17 Apr 2024 / by PSC Report

Will a new Peace and Security Council make a difference?

Amid frayed multilateral responses to peace and security challenges, will new members change the Council’s efficacy?

17 Apr 2024 / by PSC Report

Quel sera l’impact du nouveau Conseil de paix et de sécurité ?

Face au délitement des réponses multilatérales aux problèmes de paix et de sécurité, les nouveaux membres pourront-ils améliorer l’efficacité du Conseil ?

15 Apr 2024 / by PSC Report

Should the old Continental Early Warning System be restored?

Given the poor information flow of the restructured early warning system, restoring its predecessor seems an attractive option.

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