"The African Union has inaugurated a panel of distinguished citizens to promote efforts to prevent conflict on a continent that has seen more than its share of wars ... [The] group is being called "the panel of the wise." ... AU Peace and Security Commissioner Said Djinnit says the panel's value will be in using its moral authority to persuade African leaders that war should not be an option. "The idea is to make use of their authority and independent authority to push our agenda for peace."" (Quoted from article)