"The involvement of civil society in continental peace and security agenda predates the birth of the African Union (AU) ... Concurrently, the Protocol establishing the Peace and Security Council (PSC) and its associated Rules of Procedure also envisage a greater role for African civil societies in the area of peace and security ... [The] Commission “shall collaborate with ... NGOs, to facilitate the effective functioning of the Early Warning System“. This provision gives room for [civil society] make effective contributions." (Quoted from paper)