View on Africa: Looking back and moving forward at the AU

What challenges lie ahead for new AU PSC members? What legacy will Dlamini Zuma leave behind as she steps down from her position as AU chairperson?

Date: 2016-04-20

Time: 11:00 to 12:00

Venue: Online via VoiceBoxer

Elected at the January 2016 African Union (AU) summit, the 15 new members of the AU Peace and Security Council started their work at the beginning of April. In the face of many challenges, what real impact can they have on peace and security in Africa?

Meanwhile, new elections for commissioners will take place at the upcoming AU summit in Kigali in June. Current AU Commission Chairperson Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma will not be running for a second term.

What will her legacy be and what has she achieved in her four years at the helm?

This View on Africa briefing will be presented by Liesl Louw-Vaudran, a consultant for the ISS’ PSC Report. She will discuss what lies ahead for AU PSC members and will reflect on Dlamini Zuma’s tenure as AU Commission Chairperson.

About View on Africa

Do you want to know what's happening in Africa, where it's happening and what it means for the continent's many actors?

Join the ISS View on Africa weekly briefing every Wednesday from 11h00 - 12h00 CAT. ISS researchers from Dakar, Nairobi, Addis Ababa and Pretoria provide expert analysis of major events and trends in Africa. Introductory remarks are followed by discussions among participants.

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