Question

here are some of the african union’s goals:

• achieving greater unity between the african countries and africans
• promoting peace and security on the african continent
• promoting economic development across the african continent

the au has taken many actions in west and central africa in order to work towards its goals for the african continent. which of the following actions helped to achieve the goal of promoting peace and security?

• representatives from west and central african countries participate in the assembly of the african union, where they work with other african nations to set common policies.
• the au created two groups to promote trade between countries in these regions so that each country can grow a stronger economy.
• after a violent conflict for control occurred in mali in 2012, the au helped to stabilize the government and oversee peaceful elections for new leaders.

Explanation:

The question asks for an action that advances the AU's peace and security goal. The first action focuses on setting common policies (broader unity/economics), the second on trade/economic growth. The third action directly addresses post-conflict stabilization and peaceful elections, which directly supports peace and security.

Answer:

After a violent conflict for control occurred in Mali in 2012, the AU helped to stabilize the government and oversee peaceful elections for new leaders.