Major Successes and Challenges of African Peace and Security Arctecture (APSA)

The African continent has been found in conflicts and insecurity for the last years. Attempts have been made to prevent and resolve some of these conflicts and the continent meet some achievements in the area particularly when AU formulated the concept of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), which is considered as a new promising African security initiative. However, the APSA is challenging some hindrances. The article is therefore centered on the achievements and challenges the APSA. The continent leaders have come to the realization that unless Africa puts in place the appropriate effective measures and mechanisms to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts more seriously than ever before, Africa would continue to bear the disastrous effects of conflicts.