AU Enforcement Mechanism against Unconstitutional Change of Government
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2018-01
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Unconstitutional Change of Government in Africa is acknowledged not only as a primary cause
of conflict but also regarded as a threat to democratization processes, peace, security and stability
of the continent. The first three decades after independence were characterized by inaction and
indifference in internal affairs of member states but in the last two decades AU is determined to
stem the occurrence of UCG through a set of continental and sub-regional norms and collective
action. Unlike its predecessor OAU, the African Union (AU) through normative instruments has
committed itself to avert or end UCG occurrence to fundamentally entrench a culture of
democracy and good governance. Its pronouncements and active engagement in UCG situations
have been forthright.
This paper looks into the foundational understanding of UCG situations, and available
enforcement mechanism under AU norms against UCG to evaluate the manner of enforcement of
its instruments to achieve the overall objectives. It comparatively analyze AU enforcement to
identify lessons learnt so far to evaluate its enforcement.
In conclusion, the thesis identifies AU enforcement challenges that need to be addressed first in
order to deal effectively with unconstitutional changes of government and finally achieve the
intended objectives
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