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Difficulty: MediumOrganisation of African Unity (OAU) and African Union (AU)

Which organ of the African Union was established to replace the OAU Central Organ for Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution?

  1. The Peace and Security CouncilAnswer
  2. B
    The Pan-African Parliament
  3. C
    The Economic, Social and Cultural Council
  4. D
    The African Peer Review Mechanism

Answer

The Peace and Security Council was established to replace the OAU Central Organ for Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution.
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is the standing decision-making organ of the African Union responsible for maintaining continental peace, security, and stability, effectively succeeding the OAU Central Organ for Conflict Prevention, Management, and Resolution.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the primary responsibility described in the stem.
The target institutional mandate is continental conflict prevention, resolution, and security management.
The stem specifically asks for the body taking over the responsibilities of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention.
2
Match the mandate to the appropriate organ created under the African Union structure.
The Peace and Security Council (PSC) is the designated standing decision-making body for peace operations and conflict management.
Organs like the Pan-African Parliament or ECOSOCC serve legislative or advisory purposes instead of peace enforcement.

Key Concept

Institutional organ evolution in the transition from the OAU to the AU
Estimated Time:50s
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Organisation of African Unity (OAU) and African Union (AU)

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