Africa: What the New African Union Leaders Should Prioritise in 2025

Cape Town — The African Union chose its new leadership, and now faces several peace and security challenges which the International Crisis Group (ICG) described as “forbidding”. This is an extract of ICG’s briefing points to eight areas where the organisation can put its diplomatic weight to particularly good use.

For more, read the full February 6 briefing with graphics.

1. Renewing AU Leadership on Peace and Security

The forthcoming AU leadership votes come at a consequential moment for the…