"The establishment of a Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) is a requisite of the [Peace and Security Council (PSC)] Protocol ... The information and analysis gathered through the Early Warning System shall be used by the Chairperson of the Commission to “advise the PSC on potential threats to peace and security in Africa and recommend the best course of action“ ... Member states too are urged to “commit themselves to facilitate early action ... based on early warning information“." (Quoted from paper)