A special move in the african union to maintain peace and security in the continent

The establishment of OAU had not brought significant change in the continent, particularly, in maintaining peace and security. AU, replacing it, could show great effort in establishing mechanisms so as to maintain peace and security. The establishment of APSA, in this regard, could be mentioned as important change at least in showing the special attention given for the peace of the continent. Accordingly, APSA could play some role; however, it has not been as to the expectation. Thus, though AU show a special move in maintaining peace and security as compared to OAU, it is expected to do more to go beyond a mere institutional arrangement.