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This report reviews the topics discussed in the African Union’s second High-level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, held in Cairo, in 2011. The overall theme of the 2011 AU Retreat was "Strengthening political governance for peace, security and stability in Africa", primarily as an opportunity to respond to governance-related challenges to the peace and security landscape in Africa. In this regard, this report captures the key trends, prospects and challenges relating to governance in Africa, including recommendations towards strengthening political governance for peace, security and stability on the continent.