United Nations
(2025) p.626-641- Abstract
This chapter examines the relationship between the United Nations (UN) and African troop contributing countries (TCCs). As a continent which has both hosted and contributed to numerous UN peacekeeping missions, Africa has shaped and is shaped by peacekeeping practices. This chapter considers African states' historical presence in UN peacekeeping operations since the 1960s and distinguishes between 'old' and 'new' TCCs. Through an examination of how African states from different subregions have been interacting with UN peace missions, it outlines the political and economic implications of troop contribution and considers the role of peacekeeping as a socialization and integration tool for African militaries. The chapter concludes by... (More)
This chapter examines the relationship between the United Nations (UN) and African troop contributing countries (TCCs). As a continent which has both hosted and contributed to numerous UN peacekeeping missions, Africa has shaped and is shaped by peacekeeping practices. This chapter considers African states' historical presence in UN peacekeeping operations since the 1960s and distinguishes between 'old' and 'new' TCCs. Through an examination of how African states from different subregions have been interacting with UN peace missions, it outlines the political and economic implications of troop contribution and considers the role of peacekeeping as a socialization and integration tool for African militaries. The chapter concludes by reflecting on the future of the relationship between African states and the UN amidst a crisis of multilateralism and a growing rejection of UN peacekeeping missions on the continent.
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- author
- Bagayoko, Niagalé and Wilén, Nina LU
- organization
- publishing date
- 2025-02-28
- type
- Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding
- publication status
- published
- subject
- keywords
- Africa, Peacekeeping, Socialization, Status, Troop contribution, United Nations
- host publication
- The Handbook of African Defence and Armed Forces
- pages
- 16 pages
- publisher
- Oxford University Press
- external identifiers
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- scopus:105005378590
- ISBN
- 9780191993688
- 9780198884668
- DOI
- 10.1093/9780191993688.003.0038
- language
- English
- LU publication?
- yes
- additional info
- Publisher Copyright: © Niagalé Bagayoko and Nina Wilén (2025). All rights reserved.
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- 89cf5834-b97b-4da2-a26a-766db3b3db21
- date added to LUP
- 2025-08-12 10:22:42
- date last changed
- 2025-08-12 10:34:40
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pages = {{626--641}},
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title = {{United Nations}},
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doi = {{10.1093/9780191993688.003.0038}},
year = {{2025}},
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