| dc.description.abstract | This study explored the peacekeeping strategies in Africa with a special emphasis to
AMISOM in Somalia. The main objective of this Research Paper was to understand and
examine the main aspects and challenges facing AMISOM. The study employed qualitative
approach and sought to cover the exploratory, descriptive and explanatory elements of the
research process. The first part of the study gives a background of AMISOM intervention in
Somalia conflicts. The second part provides details of the theoretical overview of
peacekeeping by different authors, it covers peace enforcement, peacekeeping, humanitarian
intervention and complex mission concepts. In the third part, the Somalia conflict, Africa
peace and security framework, and the role of third party actors in Somalia conflict are
discussed. Lastly, the fourth part of the paper presents a critical analysis of AMISOM
peacekeeping strategies, challenges and opportunities | en_US |
