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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the African Union’s role in peacekeeping operations, examining its evolution, challenges, successes, and areas for improvement. It discusses the AU’s peacekeeping interventions in conflict-prone regions across Africa and assesses the effectiveness of AU-led security operations in comparison to UN peacekeeping efforts. Key Themes: • AU’s Peacekeeping Mandate – The legal and institutional framework guiding the African Union’s peacekeeping efforts. • Case Studies of AU Operations – In-depth analysis of AMIS (Sudan), AMISOM (Somalia), and other AU-led missions. • Challenges and Limitations – Financial constraints, logistical issues, and political roadblocks affecting AU peacekeeping missions. • Collaboration with International Actors – The AU’s partnership with the United Nations, regional organizations, and donor states in peace operations. • Lessons Learned and Future Directions – Strategic recommendations for enhancing AU’s capacity for independent peacekeeping. This book is highly relevant for researchers and practitioners in peacekeeping, African security, and international conflict resolution.