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SUMMARY
Conflict in Africa is becoming increasingly entrenched, prolonged, and violent, posing significant challenges to international peace and security. Thus, the importance of establishing a viable mechanism for achieving lasting peace and security on the continent cannot be overstated. Since the formation of the UN in 1945, peacekeeping has been a valuable tool for managing and resolving conflicts. However, the end of the Cold War has presented unique situations in African peacekeeping that demand urgent adjustments. In addressing the challenges faced by UN peacekeeping operations in Africa, this study meticulously examined the crises and UN peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. The research identified several obstacles hindering the permanent resolution of conflicts in Africa, including a lack of understanding of local sensitivities, slow deployment, ineffective enforcement of arms embargoes, and insufficient funding. Addressing these challenges through the proposed solutions in this study could lead to shorter conflict durations and prevent their recurrence.
