(Indian Society of International Law Year Book of International Humanitarian and Refugee Law, 2021-07) Adeyeye, Joel
This article takes a critical look at the legal and institutional
framework of the African Union (AU) in peacekeeping operation
in Africa. The article notes that in contradistinction of what were
obtainable under the Organization of African Unity (OAU), the AU
went a step further to concretize her hold on peacekeeping
operations. The paper discussed the legal regimes relate as a
cornerstone to legitimize the various actions by land, sea or air to
checkmate belligerent nations or a non-State actor in disturbing the
peace in Africa. Concrete suggestions are then made to strengthen
these institutions that are created by the AU in peacekeeping, peaceenforcement and peace building