The African Union—A New Dawn for Africa?

Magliveras, Konstantinos D.; Naldi, Gino J.

doi:10.1093/iclq/51.2.415

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“…Analyzing these key issues and priorities provides insights into the EU's strategic interests and collaborative efforts with the AU. The focus on economic development, trade, and long-term objectives demonstrates the EU's understanding of the interconnectedness of economic stability and sustainable growth, aligning with the broader development vision of the AU (Magliveras & Naldi, 2002). Similarly, the commitment to peace and security underscores the EU's recognition of stability as a prerequisite for achieving broader development goals.…”

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“…The involvement of the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) in African Union (AU)-led initiatives significantly influences the development trajectory of the AU. Examining their impact sheds light on collaborative efforts and their implications for AU's development (Magliveras & Naldi, 2002).…”

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Analyzing the Dynamics: EU and UN Perspectives on the African Union

Damtie

2024

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This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics between the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN) in their interactions with the African Union (AU). Recognizing the AU's pivotal role in addressing Africa's challenges, the study investigates historical trajectories, policies, and key priorities shaping EU and UN perspectives on the AU. Through a multi-methodological approach, including document review and comparative analysis, it explores areas of convergence, divergence, and potential conflicts in their approaches, shedding light on implications for the AU's development and international relations. Tracing the historical evolution of EU-AU and UN-AU relations, pivotal moments such as the Cotonou Agreement and the establishment of the UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU) are highlighted. Analysis reveals shared objectives in peace, security, sustainable development, and governance, with nuanced differences in emphasis and approach. While areas of alignment exist, particularly in peacekeeping and sustainable development goals, divergences emerge in governance, human rights, and economic relations, posing challenges to collaboration.Case studies, including joint peacekeeping missions in Mali and development initiatives in Eastern Africa, offer insights into successes, challenges, and lessons learned, informing recommendations for future collaborations. Opportunities for enhanced cooperation, such as joint capacity-building initiatives and aligned development programs, are identified.The study contributes to a nuanced understanding of EU and UN perspectives on the AU, providing insights into their implications for Africa's development. Recommendations for improvements in coordination mechanisms, communication channels, and decision-making processes are proposed to enhance effectiveness. Future research avenues include evaluating economic partnerships' impacts and exploring innovative funding models to unlock transformative impact on the African continent. Ultimately, this analysis informs policymakers and international practitioners, fostering constructive partnerships for Africa's stability, prosperity, and sustainable development.

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Section: Eu Perspectives On the African Union: Key Issues And Prioritiesmentioning

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Section: Impact Of Eu and Un Involvement In Au-led Initiativesmentioning

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Analyzing the Dynamics: EU and UN Perspectives on the African Union

Damtie

2024

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“…For instance, Magliveras and Naldi have argued that: the number of organs of the Union appears to be very large and in the long run it could not only result in the cumbersome operation of the Union but also present a financial burden both to the region and applicants. 135 In addition, Kithure noted that: "the proliferation of institutions and norms at the regional level is likely to present problems to African states regarding how to allocate resources and personnel to deal with the attendant obligations." 136 It is submitted that, the proliferation of institutions with the attendant duplication of functions within the AU is uncalled for.…”

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Considering State Reparation for Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations in Africa: Challenges in the Effective Enforcement and Implementation of Victims’ Rights

Imiera

2023

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Claiming reparations for human rights violation by states or by any governmental agencies, have been a vital challenge at local and international levels. Although, there has been few developments in theory and in reality of reparations for human rights violations by states in some parts of the world as will be seen later in this article, many of the violations committed in Africa, in places like South Africa, Uganda, Nigeria and elsewhere, during colonial times either remained unresolved, partly reparated or reparations denied completely. As a result of what has been said, issues concerning responsibility for gross human rights abuses have never been considered favorably in Africa. In some African states for example, the way states deal with past human rights abuses is often dependent on the way in which political change has occurred and the way the state deals with the tensions between justice, truth and reconciliation. Beyond the foregoing, irrespective of the legal requirement to afford reparation which in itself makes reparation a vital component of the underlying need to respect victims’ rights to justice and to underscore the role of law in society, reparation serves a number of purposes. One of such purposes include but not limited to victims’ right to recover and/or receive compensation or reparation for past violations; helping to restore the disequilibrium between those whose rights have been violated and society which typically underpins human rights violations. More 6so, assisting in victims’ rehabilitation and taking measures to prevent recurrence of violations will help victims overcome trauma, restore confidence in the legitimacy of the justice system and the affirmation of the rule of law.

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“…This argument, however, does not imply that Botswana, or any African country for that matter, should completely shift away from engaging with its former trading partners outside the AfCFTA. Instead, like other African Union members, Botswana is encouraged to work towards promoting self-reliance within the framework of the African Union (Magliveras & Naldi, 2002).…”

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Dynamic Estimation of a Traditional Import Demand Function for Botswana

Malefane

2022

Global Journal of Emerging Market Economies

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This article estimates the import demand function for Botswana, which is rated among the fastest-growing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Using the autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach to cointegration, the study finds that Botswana’s import demand is inelastic to the changes in import prices, both in the short run and in the long run, which resembles the import demand behavior in other fast-growing economies. The inelastic response of the import demand to import price is not surprising for a country that mainly imports diamonds, fuel, and machinery, all essential items for export production and economic development. The study further confirms that structural instabilities have a significant negative impact on Botswana’s import demand, which is an element that the policymakers must pay attention to. Considering the recent developments in the African continent, which include the recent ratification of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), this study suggests that policymakers in Botswana should revisit the country’s import policy and determine how Botswana’s imports can be positioned in a way that could benefit the sought-after intra-African trade.

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The African Union—A New Dawn for Africa?

Cited by 26 publications

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Analyzing the Dynamics: EU and UN Perspectives on the African Union

Analyzing the Dynamics: EU and UN Perspectives on the African Union

Considering State Reparation for Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations in Africa: Challenges in the Effective Enforcement and Implementation of Victims’ Rights

Dynamic Estimation of a Traditional Import Demand Function for Botswana

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