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The African Standby Force External Support to an ‘African Solution to African Problems’?

Published on 13 May 2011

International donors and African leaders share a belief in the need for ‘African solutions to African problems’ in the field of peace and security. Their goal is to lessen Africa’s dependence on international support in preventing conflict escalation and establishing lasting peace.

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IDS
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Bachmann, O.
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IDS Research Summary of IDS Research Report, issue 67

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