UN peacekeeping missions in Africa are struggling to restore peace and stability to the nations in which they operate. Other experts blame the lack of success on the operational mandates of the missions in Africa, which restricts forces' activities. In Mali, the citizens have turned against the UN peacekeeping mission, accusing forces of escalating tensions. A UN vote following France's proposed draft resolution to end its peacekeeping mission in Mali has now been scheduled for Friday. For example, in the Darfur region, there were some allegations of exploitation, by peacekeepers, which I must say really dragged the the peacekeeping mission in that area into disrepute," he said.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 30, 2023 05:00 UTC