African Union and Agenda 2063: The Past, Present and Future
Since its official launch on 9 July 2002 in Durban, South Africa, the African Union (AU) has taken on the complex mantle of promoting peace, governance, development, and continental integration—building on the legacy of its predecessor, the Organisation of African Unity (OAU). While the OAU championed the liberation and unity of African states, the AU expanded this vision under the broader framework of Pan-Africanism, aligning it with modern challenges and aspirations. As the AU marked its 20th anniversary in 2022, there emerged a critical need to evaluate its performance, particularly in relation to Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want—a strategic vision for Africa’s long-term transformation adopted in 2013. Understanding the AU’s trajectory requires reflection on the historical struggles that shaped Pan-Africanism, including colonialism, apartheid, and racial injustice. Key milestones such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) reflect progress, but limited advancement in flagship projects like the Free Movement of Persons and “Silencing the Guns” initiative highlights persistent challenges. This book, African Union and Agenda 2063: The Past, Present, and Future, undertakes a critical assessment of the AU’s 20-year record, aiming to reinvigorate Pan-African consciousness and examine the structural and political constraints hindering the Union’s effectiveness in achieving lasting peace, prosperity, and unity across the continent.
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Editorial Foreword
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Foreword
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PrefaceAfrica: Pathways and Crossroads
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African Union and the Agenda 2063 Project
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The Reform of the African UnionHistory and Progress
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The African Union and the Pan‑African Agenda
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Reconstruction and Reparative Justice for Global African Peoples in the 21st Century
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African Union Integration Agenda and the Challenges of Plurality and Sovereignty
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African Union and the Leadership Conundrum
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Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement – AfCFTAProspects and Impediments
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Rebuilding African Economy in a Globalised WorldThe African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) and the Question of Intra‑African Trade
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The Question of The DecadeIs it Feasible for CARICOM to Co‑ordinate its Foreign Policy towards Africa?
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The African Union and the United StatesThe Pursuit of a Strategic Partnership
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United Nations-African Union RelationsTowards Sustainable Peace and Economic Development and the Attainment of Agenda 2063
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Intra-African Migration and the Prospects for Regional Integration
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Africa-EU MigrationBetween a Rock and a Hard Place?
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The ‘Unholy Trinity Powers’ in the Malawi-Tanzania Border DisputeThe Shaping of Postcolonial Relations in Southern Africa
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The Quest for Peace in AfricaConvergence and Fragmentation within the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA)
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Interrogating the AU’s Silencing the Guns in Africa
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Silencing the Guns in Africa from an Algerian Perspective
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Prioritising Human Security by the African Union at the Emergence of the New Global Hegemony
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The Role of the African Union in Elections
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Democracy, Governance, and Peacebuilding in AfricaTechnology, Cybercitizens and Kenya’s Post-2022 Election Jitters
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Election-related Violence in AfricaA Reflection of the African Union’s Response
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Governance, Contested Legitimacy, and the Resurgence of Military Coups in AfricaThe Role of the African Union
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African Union at 20Gender Relations in Africa and Agenda 2063
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African Women Labour MigrantsAssessing the African Union Free Movement of Persons Protocol
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Theorising Women’s Inclusion in Peace Processes Towards the Actualisation of Agenda 2063
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The African Union at 20Youth Inclusivity and Agenda 2063
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The African Union’s Strategy for Digital Transformation in AfricaMaximising Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
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Africa and the Curriculum Transformation ProjectTowards the Epistemic-Independent Africa We Want
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African Union at 20Health Systems Strengthening for Post‑COVID Dispensation
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Africa, Climate Change, and DevelopmentTowards A Strategic Balancing Posture
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