How It Works A.U. seeks new ways of ‘silencing the guns’ A.U. leaders pledged to devote more resources to mediating an end to regional violence from a surge in civil wars and conflicts among warring groups. By Arete News - February 10, 2020 South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa talks to reporters before the 33rd A.U. summit (AN/GCIS) You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us