African security crisis: Sudan, Somalia, and Central African Republic instability
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Updated nov 2
The latest in this situation
- France intervened militarily in the Central African Republic to restore order and demand a fairer sharing of the security burden.
- UN monitors security and peacekeeping in the Central African Republic, which shares a tense tri-border area with Sudan.
- UN political mission ends in Somalia, while aid and AU forces continue operations.
- Kenya, led by Musalia Mudavadi, highlighted the importance of the EAC in addressing regional security concerns, particularly the conflict in Sudan.
- Regional instability in Sudan, Somalia, and South Sudan is making East Africa vulnerable, prompting Kenya to advance dialogue via AU and EAC.
How it started
The African Union is deploying peace operations in Somalia, the Central African Republic, Burundi, and Sudan, working with international partners.
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What happened
The African Union is deploying peace operations in Somalia, the Central African Republic, Burundi, and Sudan, working with international partners.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- France intervened militarily in the Central African Republic to restore order and demand a fairer sharing of the security burden.Sub-event
- UN monitors security and peacekeeping in the Central African Republic, which shares a tense tri-border area with Sudan.Sub-event
- Regional instability in Sudan, Somalia, and South Sudan is making East Africa vulnerable, prompting Kenya to advance dialogue via AU and EAC.Sub-event
AU urges dialogue among stakeholders in Somalia.1 source
- Ministers met to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between Azerbaijan and the African Union regarding operations in the Central African Republic.Sub-event
- Türkiye contributes to peacekeeping missions in the Central African Republic and DRC, and obtains AU observer status.Sub-event
- The African Union mission in Somalia is operational, supporting UN peace efforts and various stakeholders in Baidoa.Sub-event
AU initiates peace operations across multiple African countries.1 source
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The entities involved
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African Union
supranational union in Africa
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Somalia
sovereign state in Africa
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Central African Republic
country in Central Africa
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Burundi
sovereign state in Africa
Related events
- Ugandan troops are serving in Somalia as part of the African Union's stabilization mission.
- The African Union leads a comprehensive peace process in Eastern DRC, supported by Qatar and coordinated with the United States.
- Uganda sent troops to an African Union mission.
- An African Union mission is operating in Somalia, which includes the deployment of a contingent from Djibouti.
- Ethiopia has contributed to peacekeeping missions across several African nations, including Burundi, Rwanda, Somalia, and the DRC.