A Candidacy that Rose and Fell too Fast

A Candidacy that Rose and Fell too Fast

For a brief moment in late March 2026, it seemed like Africa had made up its mind on the candidacy for the next Secretary-General of the United Nations. The African Union Commission had backed Macky Sall, presenting him as the continent’s choice to contend for one of...
Criticism and the African Union

Criticism and the African Union

Peace and security instruments of the African Union, including its Constitutive Act, relevant charters, protocols, and communiqués, contain an inherent assumption that preventive and response interventions can yield constructive outcomes. If they had anticipated...

Call for Applications: Training Coordinator

Position: Training Coordinator Institution: Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Reports to: IPSS Director  The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) is seeking a qualified and motivated professional to serve as...