Actions of the African Union against coups d'état

Created with the objective of promoting democracy and good governance, the African Union has succeeded in creating a robust normative framework for dealing with coups d’état, which have affected many African countries since their independence. However, there is a need to further improve the efficacy and consistency of the AU’s decisions and hone its normative tools. This updates a note from March 2015; see also our notes on political and economic aspects of the AU.