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Paralysis in Peacekeeping: The African Union's Mediation Challenges in Sudan
By Getrude Maina | January 2026
This policy brief highlights the urgent need for a coordinated African response to Sudan's escalating war, which has exposed the African Union's institutional constraints and declining credibility as a peace broker. The paper assesses key challenges including coordination issues between the AU and UN, inadequate civilian protection mechanisms, and the vested interests of external actors undermining inclusive peace efforts.