Abstract

The study evaluated how African Union conflict resolution mechanisms were applied to resolving the Cote d’Ivoire crisis 2002-2011. The conflict originated with history; It is not a recent issue, yet it is a recurrent issue globally. The objective of this study examined the conflict resolution mechanism of A.U. in the Cote d’Ivoire crisis 2002-2011. This study made use of secondary data and had the following major findings: African Union made use of mediation and conciliation mechanisms in the conflict resolution in Cote d’Ivoire between 2002-2011. Divisions among African Union member states impeded the efforts of African union conflict resolution in Cote d’ Ivoire. Insufficient Funding impeded the efforts of the African Union in resolving the conflict in Cote d’Ivoire. Recommendations were made, such as institutional improvement, reduction of divisions. African Union member states should intensify their commitment to good governance.