Future of Peace Operations Program
Ongoing Peace Operations in Africa
Seven UN peace operations are currently underway in Africa (Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia/Eritrea, Western Sahara, and two in Sudan). Nearly 80% of the more than 100,000 UN military personnel deployed worldwide are deployed in Africa. The African Union (AU) is also conducting two peacekeeping operations in Sudan and in Somalia.
UN-Led Operations | Regional Organization-Led Operations | Other UN Operations | Additional Resources
UN-LED Operations
| Country | Mission Name | Time Frame |
| Côte d'Ivoire | UNOCI | Since April 2004 |
| Liberia | UNMIL | Since September 2003 |
| Democratic Republic of The Congo | MONUC | Since November 1999 |
| Sudan | UNMIS | Since March 2005 |
| Western Sahara | MINURSO | Since April 1991 |
| Ethiopia/Eritrea | UNMEE | Since June 2000 |
| Darfur | UNAMID (AU/UN hybrid mission) | Deployed December 31, 2007 |
regional organization-led operations
| Country | Mission Name | Lead Organization | Time Frame |
| Somalia | AMISOM | African Union | Since January 2007 |
Other UN operations
- FACT SHEET: United Nations Peacebuilding Commission; examines the background, composition, function, and management of the Peacebuilding Commision, with particular emphasis on the Peacebuilding Support Office, the Peacebuilding Fund, and the PBC’s activities in
- FACT SHEET: AU/UN Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID); examines the status and background of the AU/UN hybrid operation, describes the three-phased approach to peacekeeping in Darfur, identifies the challenges to its implementation, and tracks US and other donors’ financial support to the mission.
Additional Resources
- ISSUE BRIEF: United Nations-African Union Coordination on Peace and Security in Africa, August 2007
- SPOTLIGHT ANALYSIS: Keep the Peacekeepers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, March 23, 2007
Please see the project description for more details.