African organizations… Objectives and challenges towards African integration

Alsaady, Mazin Sahmi Nassar

doi:10.37653/juah.2023.181660

	African organizations… Objectives and challenges towards African integration
Journal of University of Anbar for Humanities
Article 7, Volume 2023, Issue 4, December 2023, Pages 2808-2840 PDF (1004.6 K)
DOI: 10.37653/juah.2023.181660
Author
mazin sahmi nassar alsaady
University of Anbar - College Of Law And Political Sciences
Abstract
Research problem: The study aims to delve into a multi-faceted problem. We can ask questions: What are the horizons and aspirations of these organizations? Also, what challenges do they face? We also point out that organizations on the continent intersect with each other, so we ask about the quantitative number of operating organizations and whether abbreviation is necessary to unify their visions. Research hypothesis: Through enquires, we find that the research has developed appropriate visions to achieve the goals of the organizations. We believe that the challenges facing the continent are serious and historical challenges. It is not easy for organizations and countries alike to be able to overcome these challenges, especially the nature of the peoples of the continent who suffer from illiteracy and tribal, national, religious and ethnic diversity. At the same time, it is not impossible to achieve the goals and aspirations of the peoples of the continent if the political systems take good governance as a way to manage their countries. Research methodology: To reach the results, we adopted the historical and analytical approach. Results: The study found that working to provide a factor of political stability. Without this factor, it is impossible to work and achieve in the presence of turbulent climates fraught with tensions and conflicts. To reach the desired goal, the blocs and groupings must take a firm stance against internal conflicts and reject military coups that contribute to increasing unrest and political instability. The military establishment should be excluded from political decisions. Moreover, it should stay away from ideological differences between ruling regimes and giving priority to regional interests over local interests to the extent that does not affect the sovereignty of states. Recommendations: The study recommends adopting good governance mechanisms by granting more rights and freedoms to peoples and making room for participation in state management through democratic mechanisms. In addition, it encourages to adopting justice and equality and creating inclusive identities that bring together diversity in societies, building effective institutions far from political influence and with legal and constitutional independence capable of building bridges of cooperation and interaction with other institutions in the remaining members of the blocs, while enjoying the powers that qualify it to perform its complementary role. This can be achieved by the presence of solid judicial bodies with mechanisms for resolving disputes by peaceful means, activating regional courts and granting them more powers and independence.
Keywords
African Regional Organization; Economic Integration; Objectives; Challenges

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