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Joint Statement on the Inaugural Joint Security Coordination Mechanism (JSCM) Meeting for the Peace Agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Rwanda
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of Rwanda, the State of Qatar, the African...
Manual on modalities for enhancing coordination between the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the African members of the United Nations Security Council
COMMUNIQUÉ: The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 1289th meeting held on 24 July 2025, on Consideration of the Draft Manual on the Modalities for Enhancing Coordination...
African Union Deploys Technical Assessment Mission to Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, to Support Humanitarian and Stabilisation Efforts in the Province
The Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) Department of the African Union (AU) Commission conducted a technical assessment mission on security and development in Cabo Delgado Province,...
Communiqué de la 1287e réunion du Conseil de paix et de sécurité, tenue le 3 juillet 2025, (au niveau ministériel) sur l'état de la situation en Somalie et les opérations de la Mission d'appui et de stabilisation de l'Union africaine en Somalie (AUSSOM)
Adopté par le Conseil de paix et de sécurité (CPS) de l'Union africaine (UA) à sa 1287e réunion tenue le 3 juillet 2025 (au niveau ministériel) sur l'état de la situation en Somalie et les opérations...
Communiqué from the 1287th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 3 July 2025, on Update on the Situation in Somalia and Operations of the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1287th meeting held, at Ministerial level, on 3 July 2025 on Update on the Situation in Somalia and Operations of the...
Communiqué de la 1283e réunion du Conseil de paix et de sécurité, tenue le 12 juin 2025, sous le thème « Point sur la situation au Soudan du Sud »
Adopté par le Conseil de paix et de sécurité (CPS) de l'Union africaine (UA) à sa 1283e réunion tenue le 12 juin 2025 sous le thème « Point sur la situation au Soudan du Sud ». Le Conseil de paix et...
Communiqué from the 1283rd Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 12 June 2025, on Updated Briefing on the Situation in South Sudan
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1283rd meeting held on 12 June 2025 on Updated Briefing on the Situation in South Sudan. The Peace and Security...
The African Union conducts a pre-election assessment in Tanzania in preparation for the October 2025 vote
The African Union deployed a pre-election assessment mission (PAM) to the Republic of Tanzania, from 11-21 June 2025. The objective of the PAM was to consider the state of preparedness for the...
African Union and World Health Organization renew strategic partnership to drive impact and strengthen health systems in Africa
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Union (AU) Commission renewed their longstanding strategic partnership today with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on...
L’Union africaine et l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé renouvellent leur partenariat stratégique pour renforcer les systèmes de santé en Afrique
L’Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS) et la Commission de l’Union africaine (UA) ont renouvelé aujourd’hui leur partenariat stratégique de longue date avec la signature d’un mémorandum d’accord...
AUMISS, IGAD, UNMISS and RJMEC (the Quartet) call on South Sudan’s leaders to cease hostilities and urgently resume dialogue to progress R-ARCSS implementation
JUBA, 8 May 2025 - The AUMISS, IGAD, UNMISS and RJMEC (the Quartet) are increasingly concerned by the rapid deterioration of the political and security situation across South Sudan. The Quartet calls...
Side Event during PoC Week (19 - 23 May 2025): Protection in Future Peace Operations: Looking to the Secretary-General's Review
Side Event during PoC Week (19 - 23 May 2025) Monday, 19 May 2025 13:00 – 14:30 EDT Location: Permanent Mission of Austria to the United Nations 633 3rd Ave 18th Floor This event has reached...
UN Protection of Civilians Week 2025 Closed Roundtable, New York - Leading by Example: How African Defence Forces and National Authorities are Reducing Civilian Harm - Sharing Tools, Policies and Good Practice from Shifting Battlefields
UN Protection of Civilians Week 2025 Closed Roundtable, New York Wednesday 21 May, 8:00-10:00am (a light breakfast will be served) CONCEPT NOTE 75 years after the adoption of the Geneva Conventions,...
Civilian-centred approaches and POC in a changing world: Moving from policy to practice Monday, 19 May 2025, 5pm-6:30 pm
Civilians around the world are subjected to increasing harm as a result of armed conflict, and in response many are mobilising to protect themselves and their communities. Despite the commitments to...
London Sudan Conference: Co-chairs' statement
Sudan is entering its third year of conflict. The Sudanese people continue to be subject to terrible violence and suffering. Today, the United Kingdom, the African Union (AU), the European Union...
Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security - Conflict Management Annual Digest 2024 - Volume 2
Distinguished readers, The second edition of the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department’s Conflict Management Annual Digest provides a comprehensive compilation of significant developments,...
The Roadmap Towards Gender Transformation in the Kampala Declaration and the CAADP Ten-Year Implementation Plan and Strategy (2026-2035): Defining Africa’s response metrics in the third iteration of the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program
Overview The newly launched 10-year Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Strategy and Action Plan (2026–2035) represents a crucial initiative for enhancing productivity and...
The State of African Children 2025 - The Future of Childhood in a Changing World - Statistical Compendium African Overview
This compendium presents a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the status of children across Africa, delivering vital insights to support evidence-based decision-making, resource allocation, and...
Communiqué de presse de la 1270e réunion du Conseil de paix et de sécurité, tenue le 31 mars 2025 pour faire le point sur la situation au Soudan du Sud
Adopté par le Conseil de paix et de sécurité (CPS) de l'Union africaine (UA) à sa 1270e réunion tenue le 31 mars 2025 pour faire le point sur la situation au Soudan du Sud. Le Conseil a rappeléses...