The African Union's (AU) record is best measured by how fast it converts rules into results on the ground, rather than by communiqués.
In March 2022, the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC) authorised the transition from AMISOM to ATMIS in Somalia.
The Union's rules are judged by execution, not intent.
This article argues that the AU's legal and institutional redesign has shortened the warning-to-decision cycle and raised the credibility of enforcement.
However, performance still hinges on finance, logistics, and political will.
Author's summary: African Union's effectiveness measured by results.