UNITED NATIONS (UN) PEACEKEEPING IN AFRICA: EFFECTIVENESS AND CHALLENGES
Abstract
ABSTRACT
The United Nations (UN) has
played a pivotal role in promoting glo-
bal peace andsecurity through its pea-
cekeeping operations, particularly in
Africa. This continent haswitnessed
numerous conflicts and crises. This
study examines the effectiveness and
challenges of UN peacekeeping missions
in Africa, focusing on their contributions
to conflictresolution, post-conflict rec-
onstruction, and promoting stability. It
evaluates the UN'soperational fram-
ework, mandates, and strategies, highli-
ghting successes in countries likeLib-
eria and Sierra Leone while addressing
limitations observed in nations like Sudan
and theDemocratic Republic of the
Congo. The study identifies critical
challenges, includinginadequate
funding, logistical constraints, limited
cooperation from host governments, and
the complexities of asymmetric
warfare. Furthermore, this study expl-
ores how regionaldynamics and intern-
ational politics impact the effectiveness
of these missions. This studyconcludes
by offering recommendations for enha-
ncing the efficiency of UN peacek-
eepingoperations in Africa, emphasising
the need for stronger partnerships, impr-
oved operationalstrategies, and greater
investment in conflict prevention mech-
anisms. This study providesvaluable
insights for policymakers, scholars, and
international organisations working to fos-
tersustainable peace on the continent
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