The Peace and Security Council (PSC) has an important role to play in supporting talks on the situation in Mali taking place in Algiers. The conclusion of a deal between the various armed groups and the government in Mali is crucial to achieve lasting peace.

The African Union now has to take some tough decisions about its involvement in the fight against Boko Haram in Nigeria. This includes the question of a possible regional intervention similar to the one launched against the Lord’s Resistance Army in Uganda.

The revival of the PSC sub-committee on counter- terrorism has become an urgent matter due to the growing terror threat on the continent. The committee, which should consist of five members, was set up three years ago, but now concrete action is being taken for it to be fully operational.

The PSC is looking at a review of its working methods, including the crucial operationalisation of a list of sub-committees that remain dormant.

For regular updates on developments in the peace and security environment and for PSC Report contacts, visit the new PSC Report website.

Report published by the Institute for Security Studies