Problems of cooperation between the UN and the African union in conflict resolution in Africa

this article is devoted to the analysis of cooperation challenges between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU) in the settlement of armed conflicts on the African continent. The aim of the research is to identify the key factors hindering effective collaboration between these international organizations and to develop practical recommendations for overcoming such difficulties. The study examines institutional differences, disagreements in peacekeeping approaches, lack of financial and human resources, as well as the influence of individual states’ political interests on coordination efforts. Special attention is given to the analysis of specific case studies, including peacekeeping missions in Somalia, Darfur, and Democratic Republic of Congo, which helped to generalize common challenges in UN–AU cooperation. The research tasks include the examination of the legal and normative framework of cooperation, assessment of the effectiveness of joint operations, and identification of institutional and political constraints. The practical significance of the study lies in the applicability of its findings in the development of recommendations aimed at improving multilevel conflict resolution mechanisms involving both international and regional organizations. The conclusions presented in the article may be of interest to the academic community as well as practitioners in the field of international relations and peacekeeping.

UN, African Union, conflicts, resolution, cooperation, peacekeeping, mediation, discrepancies, political interests