Africa's Path to Lasting Peace: Multilateral Security Cooperation

In 2026, Africa faces complex security challenges, ranging from insurgencies in the Sahel to conflicts in Sudan. The African Union (AU) promotes a multilateral security approach through its African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), advocating for African solutions to African problems. The AU also encourages Regional Economic Communities (RECs) to take a proactive role in conflict resolution, based on the principle of subsidiarity.