Peace and Security Department, African Union, ending conflicts and sustaining peace in Africahttp://www.peaceau.org/Peace and Security, African Union, RSS FeedenMonday 27 March 2023 Monday 27 March 2023 5Peace and Security Department, African Union, ending conflicts and sustaining peace in Africa/images/logo-african-union-peace-and-security-by-kodjo-en.gif<![CDATA[Press Release of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union on its Field Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo from 20 March to 23 March 2023 ]]>/en/article/press-release-of-the-peace-and-security-council-of-the-african-union-on-its-field-mission-to-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-from-20-march-to-23-march-2023Kinshasa, 20 March 2023: The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) is in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for a Field Mission from Monday, 20 March to Thursday, 23 March 2023, under the auspices of H.E. Ambassador Willy Nyamitwe, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Burundi to the AU, standing in for H.E. Ambassador Innocent Shiyo, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Tanzania to the AU and Chairperson of the PSC for March 2023. 

]]>2023-03-21 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/press-release-of-the-peace-and-security-council-of-the-african-union-on-its-field-mission-to-the-democratic-republic-of-congo-from-20-march-to-23-march-2023<![CDATA[Communique of the 1141st meeting of the PSC held on 28 February 2023, on Consideration of the Report of the Field Mission of the Peace and Security Council to South Sudan conducted from 22 to 25 February 2023]]>/en/article/communique-de-la-1141e-reunion-du-cps-tenue-le-28-fevrier-2023-sur-l-examen-du-rapport-de-la-mission-de-terrain-du-conseil-de-paix-et-de-securite-effectuee-du-22-au-25-fevrier-2023-au-soudan-du-sud-1COMMUNIQUÉ

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 1141st meeting held on 28 February 2023, on Consideration of the Report of the Field Mission of the Peace and Security Council to South Sudan conducted from 22 to 25 February 2023:

The Peace and Security Council,

Recalling all its previous decisions and pronouncements on the situation in South Sudan, particularly, Communique [PSC/PR/COMM.1123 (2023)], adopted at its 1123rd meeting held on 30 November 2022; 

Reiterating the Commitment of the AU as a guarantor of the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS), signed on 12 September 2018, and determined to ensure its successful implementation; 

Reaffirming the AU solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of South Sudan in their legitimate aspirations to restore durable peace, security, stability and prosperity in their country, the horn of Africa as well the entire Continent;

Noting the presentation of the Report of the Field Mission of the Peace and Security Council as presented by H.E. Ambassador Edward Xolisa Makaya, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of South Africa to the AU in his capacity as the Chairperson of the PSC for the month of February 2023; and

]]>2023-03-09 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-de-la-1141e-reunion-du-cps-tenue-le-28-fevrier-2023-sur-l-examen-du-rapport-de-la-mission-de-terrain-du-conseil-de-paix-et-de-securite-effectuee-du-22-au-25-fevrier-2023-au-soudan-du-sud-1<![CDATA[Report of the field mission of the Peace and Security Council to the Republic of South Sudan, conducted from 22 to 25 february 2023]]>/en/article/report-of-the-field-mission-of-the-peace-and-security-council-to-the-republic-of-south-sudan-conducted-from-22-to-25-february-2023TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS ii

I. INTRODUCTION 1

II. COMPOSITION OF THE PSC DELEGATION 1

III. OBJECTIVES 1

IV. METHODOLOGY 1

V. KEY FINDINGS 2

A. Political Situation 2

B. Security Situation (Chapter 2) 3

C. Humanitarian Situation 4

D. Economic Situation 4

E. Transitional Justice (Chapter 5) 5

F. Constitution Making Process (Chapter 6) 5

VI. CONCLUSIONS 5

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS 6

ANNEX I:    FIELD MISSION IN PICTURES 9

 


 

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

 

AfDB African Development Bank

AU African Union

CRA Compensation and Reparation Authority

CSO’s Civil Society Organizations

CTRH Commission for Truth, Reconciliation, and Healing

CTSAMVM Ceasefire and Transitional Security Arrangements Monitoring and Verification Mechanism

DDR Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration

EU European Union

FBO’s faith-based organizations

HCSS Hybrid Court of South Sudan

IDP’s Internally Displaced Persons

IGAD Inter-Governmental Authority on Development

IPF IGAD Partners Forum

NEC National Elections Commission

PSC Peace and Security Council

R-ARCSS Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan

R-JMEC Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission

R-TGoNU Revitalised Transitional Government of National Unity

RTNL Revitalized Transitional National Legislature

SSP South Sudanese Pound

SSR Security Sector Reform

UN United Nations

UNMISS United Nations Mission in South Sudan

UNOCHA United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Assistance

]]>2023-03-09 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/report-of-the-field-mission-of-the-peace-and-security-council-to-the-republic-of-south-sudan-conducted-from-22-to-25-february-2023<![CDATA[JOINT STATEMENT ON THE POST-ELECTORAL PHASE OF THE 25TH FEBRUARY 2023, NIGERIAN GENERAL ELECTION]]>/en/article/joint-statement-on-the-post-electoral-phase-of-the-25th-february-2023-nigerian-general-electionThe Heads of the Election Observation Missions of the Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU), note with concern signs of increasing tensions in the country following the 25th February general elections.

]]>2023-02-28 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/joint-statement-on-the-post-electoral-phase-of-the-25th-february-2023-nigerian-general-election<![CDATA[Communique: The 1138th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held on 8 February 2023 on the briefing by the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA) on the peace and security outlook on the Continent for the year 2023.]]>/en/article/communique-the-1138th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-held-on-8-february-2023-on-the-briefing-by-the-committee-of-intelligence-and-security-services-of-africa-cissa-on-the-peace-and-security-outlook-on-the-continent-for-the-year-2023COMMUNIQUÉ
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1138th meeting held on 8 February 2023 on the briefing by the Committee of Intelligence and Security Services of Africa (CISSA) on the peace and security outlook on the Continent for the year 2023.

]]>2023-02-27 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1138th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-held-on-8-february-2023-on-the-briefing-by-the-committee-of-intelligence-and-security-services-of-africa-cissa-on-the-peace-and-security-outlook-on-the-continent-for-the-year-2023<![CDATA[PRELIMINARY STATEMENT: African Union Election Observation Mission to the 25 February 2023 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Abuja, 27 February 2023]]>/en/article/preliminary-statement-african-union-election-observation-mission-to-the-25-february-2023-presidential-and-national-assembly-elections-in-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-abuja-27-february-2023 
I. INTRODUCTION

1. The people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria went to the polls on 25 February 2023 to elect their President and Members of the National Assembly. This was the seventh successive general elections since the return to multiparty democracy in 1999.

2. The Chairperson of the African Union Commission deployed an Election Observation Mission led by His Excellency Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya. The Short-Term Observation Mission comprised ninety (90) observers drawn from thirty-two (32) AU Member States and was supported by a five-member Expert Team. This Mission was preceded by a Special Pre-election Political Mission that took place in December 2022.

3. The main objective of the Mission is to promote peaceful, democratic and credible elections in Nigeria through an independent and impartial assessment of the electoral process in line with the 2007 African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance; the 2012 OAU/AU Declaration of Principles Governing Democratic Elections in Africa and Agenda 2063.

4. The Mission engaged with key stakeholders including the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Chief Justice, security agencies, the National Peace Committee, presidential candidates, the African Group of Ambassadors accredited to Nigeria, international election observation missions, civil society organisations, the media, among others.

5. Through this preliminary statement, the Mission offers a summary of its key findings and recommendations on the electoral process up to the closing and counting of the polls. The statement is issued while the collation of election results is still ongoing. The Mission will continue to closely follow the electoral process and provide a detailed final report at a later stage.

]]>2023-02-27 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/preliminary-statement-african-union-election-observation-mission-to-the-25-february-2023-presidential-and-national-assembly-elections-in-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria-abuja-27-february-2023<![CDATA[PRELIMINARY STATEMENT : African Union Election Observation Mission to the Legislative Elections of 24th February 2023 in the Republic of Djibouti ]]>/en/article/preliminary-statement-african-union-election-observation-mission-to-the-legislative-elections-of-24th-february-2023-in-the-republic-of-djiboutiI. INTRODUCTION

Following the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Djibouti, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency (H.E Mr.) Moussa Faki MAHAMAT, on the proposal of H.E. Ambassador Bankole ADEOYE, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union (PAPS/AU), deployed this high-level Technical Mission to observe the legislative elections of 24 February 2023.

The Mission is led by Mrs. Karine KAKASI SIABA, Ag Coordinator of the Democracy and Elections Unit within the Directorate of Governance and Conflict Prevention (DGCP) of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union (DPAPS/AU).

The Mission is composed of Electoral Experts from seven (7) African countries : Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Gabon, Mauritania, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Zimbabwe. It will stay in Djibouti from 22 February to 3 March 2023.

The Mission complies with the Mandate of the African Union (AU) in accordance with the instruments and guiding principles relating to the observation and monitoring of elections in Africa with a view to better consolidating democratic gains on the continent. These include relevant standards relating to : the OAU/AU Declaration on the Principles Governing Democratic Elections and the African Union Guidelines for Election Observation and Monitoring Missions in Africa as well as the Maputo Protocol, the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG), Vision 2030 and Aspiration No. 3 of Agenda 2063 of the continental institution, among others. It also complies with the National Legal Framework.

This Preliminary Statement reports on the observations made by the Mission, together with recommendations relating in particular to : the end of the electoral campaign, the conduct of the voting and counting operations in the polling stations visited by the Mission's Experts as well as the quintessence of the meetings it had with internal and external stakeholders.

This Declaration will be followed and supplemented later by the drafting and official publication of a more exhaustive Final Mission Report which will be submitted to the competent authorities of the country through diplomatic channels.

In the meantime, and in accordance with its methodological tradition, the AU Technical Mission will continue to monitor the evolution of the electoral process in its post-electoral phase until the publication of the provisional and final results.

]]>2023-02-26 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/preliminary-statement-african-union-election-observation-mission-to-the-legislative-elections-of-24th-february-2023-in-the-republic-of-djibouti<![CDATA[Press Release: His Excellency Uhuru Kenyatta, Head of the AU Election Observation Mission to the 25 February 2023 Nigeria General Elections arrives in Abuja ]]>/en/article/press-release-his-excellency-uhuru-kenyatta-head-of-the-au-election-observation-mission-to-the-25-february-2023-nigeria-general-elections-arrives-in-abujaAbuja, 21 February 2023: His Excellency Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya has arrived in Abuja on 21 February 2023 to lead the 90-member African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) ahead of the 25 February 2023 Presidential and National Assembly elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 

]]>2023-02-21 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/press-release-his-excellency-uhuru-kenyatta-head-of-the-au-election-observation-mission-to-the-25-february-2023-nigeria-general-elections-arrives-in-abuja<![CDATA[Communiqué of the 1140th meeting of the PSC held at the level of the Heads of State and Government on 17 February 2023, on the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the Region and the deployment of the East African Community (EAC) Regional Force]]>/en/article/communique-of-the-1140th-meeting-of-the-psc-held-at-the-level-of-the-heads-of-state-and-government-on-17-february-2023-on-the-situation-in-the-eastern-democratic-republic-of-congo-peace-security-and-cooperation-framework-for-the-drc-and-the-region-and-tCOMMUNIQUÉ

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1140th meeting held at the level of the Heads of State and Government on 17 February 2023, considered the situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC and the Region and the deployment of the East African Community (EAC) Regional Force:

The Peace and Security Council,

Recalling the Decision [Assembly/AU/Dec.815 (XXXV)] adopted by the Heads of State and Government during the 35th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union held on 5 – 6 February 2022, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, welcoming the significant progress in the Great Lakes Region evidenced by the strengthening of bilateral and multilateral cooperation among the signatories of the Agreement on Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework (Framework Agreement) for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the region;

Further recalling the Decision [Ext/Assembly/AU/Dec.(XVI)] adopted during the 16th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa held on 28 May 2022, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, noting with concern the latest developments on the common border between the DRC and the Republic of Rwanda, and mandated the Chair of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), to mediate between the two parties and report on the diplomatic efforts;

Faithful to the implementation of its previous decisions and pronouncements on the situation in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region, particularly Communiqués [PSC/PR/COMM.1103 (2022)] adopted at its 1103rd meeting held on 31 August 2022; [PSC/PR/COMM.1078 (2022)] adopted at its 1078th meeting held on 19 April 2022; and [PSC/PRCOMM.1005 (2021)] adopted at its 1006th meeting held on 21 June 2021;

Noting the opening statements by H.E Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and Chairperson of the PSC for February 2023, and H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AU Commission;

Also noting the statements by H.E. Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the DRC and Chairperson of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) and Southern African Development Community (SADC); H.E. Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda; H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and Chairperson of the East African Community (EAC); and H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and ICGLR Chairperson; Further noting the statement by H.E. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN);

Reaffirming the unwavering commitment of the AU to respect the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of the DRC and further reaffirming the solidarity of the AU with the people and the Government of the DRC in their legitimate aspirations for peace, stability and socio-economic development; and

]]>2023-02-18 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-of-the-1140th-meeting-of-the-psc-held-at-the-level-of-the-heads-of-state-and-government-on-17-february-2023-on-the-situation-in-the-eastern-democratic-republic-of-congo-peace-security-and-cooperation-framework-for-the-drc-and-the-region-and-t<![CDATA[AU Symposium on the Nexus between Human Rights, Food Security, and Resilience in Africa]]>/en/article/au-symposium-on-the-nexus-between-human-rights-food-security-and-resilience-in-africaWhat: The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) of the African Union Commission (AUC) and the Pan-African-Parliament in Collaboration with the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Representation to the African Union and UNECA, will organize a symposium on the nexus between human rights, food security, and resilience in Africa.

]]>2023-02-16 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/au-symposium-on-the-nexus-between-human-rights-food-security-and-resilience-in-africa<![CDATA[PEACE DIVIDENDS: Newsletter of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security]]>/en/article/peace-dividends-newsletter-of-the-department-of-political-affairs-peace-and-securityDecember 2022 – Vol. 1, Issue 4

]]>2023-02-15 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/peace-dividends-newsletter-of-the-department-of-political-affairs-peace-and-security<![CDATA[Launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission to the 25 February 2023 General Elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria ]]>/en/article/launch-of-the-african-union-election-observation-mission-to-the-25-february-2023-general-elections-in-the-federal-republic-of-nigeriaAddis Ababa, 14 February 2023: The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the launch of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) to the 25 February 2023 General Elections in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The short-term election observation mission comprises ninety (90) members drawn from various AU Member States comprising representatives of Election Management Bodies, civil society organisations, independent experts, women and youth as well as AU Organs, notably, the Pan African Parliament and Permanent Representatives Committee. The AUEOM is supported by a team of experts from the AUC. The AUEOM will be led by His Excellency Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya.

]]>2023-02-14 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/launch-of-the-african-union-election-observation-mission-to-the-25-february-2023-general-elections-in-the-federal-republic-of-nigeria<![CDATA[Monitoring the Implementation of Peace Agreement for Northern Ethiopia - Joint Committee inaugurated by the African Union]]>/en/article/monitoring-the-implementation-of-peace-agreement-for-northern-ethiopia-joint-committee-inaugurated-by-the-african-unionAddis Ababa, 10 February 2023: The Joint Committee (JC) for implementing and monitoring the “Agreement for Lasting Peace in Ethiopia through a Permanent Cessation of Hostilities” held its inaugural meeting at the African Union Commission Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, today, 10th February 2023.

]]>2023-02-11 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/monitoring-the-implementation-of-peace-agreement-for-northern-ethiopia-joint-committee-inaugurated-by-the-african-union<![CDATA[Communique: The 1136th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held on 1st February 2023, on the Situation in Libya.]]>/en/article/communique-the-1136th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-held-on-1st-february-2023-on-the-situation-in-libyaCOMMUNIQUÉ

 

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1136th meeting held on 1st February 2023, on the Situation in Libya.

]]>2023-02-09 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1136th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-held-on-1st-february-2023-on-the-situation-in-libya<![CDATA[Communique: The 1137th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held at Ministerial level on 6 February 2023, on the Updated Briefing on the Situation in the Sudan]]>/en/article/communique-the-1137th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-held-at-ministerial-level-on-6-february-2023-on-the-updated-briefing-on-the-situation-in-the-sudanCOMMUNIQUÉ

 

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1137th meeting held, at Ministerial level on 6 February 2023, on the Updated Briefing on the Situation in the Sudan:

]]>2023-02-08 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1137th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-held-at-ministerial-level-on-6-february-2023-on-the-updated-briefing-on-the-situation-in-the-sudan<![CDATA[AU launches the African Network of Think Tanks for Peace (NeTT4Peace) ]]>/en/article/au-launches-the-african-network-of-think-tanks-for-peace-nett4peaceAddis Ababa, 8 February 2023:  The Department of Political Affairs Peace and Security (DPAPS) of the AU Commission launched the African Union Network of Think Tanks for Peace (NeTT4Peace) in Addis Ababa. This Network of Think Tanks for Peace is an initiative of DPAPS that intends to drive the much-needed strategic partnership between the research community (focussing on governance, peace and security) and the Department.

]]>2023-02-08 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/au-launches-the-african-network-of-think-tanks-for-peace-nett4peace<![CDATA[Communique of the 1134th meeting of the PSC held on 27 January 2023 on the consideration of the Tangier Declaration]]>/en/article/communique-of-the-1134th-meeting-of-the-psc-held-on-27-january-2023-on-the-consideration-of-the-tangier-declarationCOMMUNIQUÉ

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1134th meeting held on 27 January 2023 on the consideration of the Tangier Declaration,

The Peace and Security Council,

Recalling its Communiqué [PSC/PR/COMM.1(DCCCLXXXIII)] adopted at its 883rd meeting held at the Ministerial level, in New York, on 27 September 2019 on “the Interdependence between peace, security and development: towards a collective engagement for action”;

Noting the opening remarks by H.E. Ambassador Rebecca Amuge Otengo, the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Uganda and the Stand-In Chairperson of the PSC for the month of January 2023 and the briefing provided by H.E. Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security; and

 

]]>2023-02-01 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-of-the-1134th-meeting-of-the-psc-held-on-27-january-2023-on-the-consideration-of-the-tangier-declaration<![CDATA[Communique: The 1132nd meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) on Consideration of the Report of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on Elections conducted in Africa, from July to December 2022 and an outlook for 2023. ]]>/en/article/communique-the-1132nd-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-consideration-of-the-report-of-the-chairperson-of-the-au-commission-on-elections-conducted-in-africa-from-july-to-december-2022-and-an-outlook-for-2023COMMUNIQUÉ

 

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1132nd meeting held on 20 January 2023, on Consideration of the Report of the Chairperson of the AU Commission on Elections conducted in Africa, from July to December 2022 and an outlook for 2023.    

]]>2023-01-26 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1132nd-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-consideration-of-the-report-of-the-chairperson-of-the-au-commission-on-elections-conducted-in-africa-from-july-to-december-2022-and-an-outlook-for-2023<![CDATA[Communique: The 1130th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) on Consideration of the Conclusions of the Ninth High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, held at the ministerial level, in Oran, Algeria, from 7 to 9 December 2022]]>/en/article/communique-the-1130th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-consideration-of-the-conclusions-of-the-ninth-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-in-africa-held-at-the-ministerial-level-in-oran-algeria-from-7-to-9-december-2022Adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 1130th meeting held on 10 January 2023, on Consideration of the Conclusions of the Ninth High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, held at the ministerial level, in Oran, Algeria, from 7 to 9 December 2022:

]]>2023-01-19 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1130th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-consideration-of-the-conclusions-of-the-ninth-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-in-africa-held-at-the-ministerial-level-in-oran-algeria-from-7-to-9-december-2022<![CDATA[The African Union successfully deploys the full team of its Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Mekelle, Tigray Region of Ethiopia]]>/en/article/the-african-union-successfully-deploys-the-full-team-of-its-monitoring-verification-and-compliance-mission-in-mekelle-tigray-region-of-ethiopiaMekelle, 4 January 2023: The African Union has successfully deployed the full team of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekelle, Tigray region, Ethiopia.

]]>2023-01-04 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/the-african-union-successfully-deploys-the-full-team-of-its-monitoring-verification-and-compliance-mission-in-mekelle-tigray-region-of-ethiopia<![CDATA[The African Union Launches the African Union Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Mekelle, Tigray Region, Ethiopia ]]>/en/article/the-african-union-launches-the-african-union-monitoring-verification-and-compliance-mission-in-mekelle-tigray-region-ethiopiaMekelle, 29 December 2022:  The African Union launches the African Union Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekelle, Tigray region, Ethiopia. The Launch of the AU MVCM was facilitated by the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E Olusegun Obasanjo, together with AU High-Level Panel Members; former President of Kenya, H.E Uhuru Kenyatta and H.E. Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa and Member of the AU Panel of the Wise. 

]]>2022-12-29 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/the-african-union-launches-the-african-union-monitoring-verification-and-compliance-mission-in-mekelle-tigray-region-ethiopia<![CDATA[The African Union Commission convenes 2nd Senior Commanders Meeting between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front on the Implementation of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA). ]]>/en/article/the-african-union-commission-convenes-2nd-senior-commanders-meeting-between-the-federal-democratic-republic-of-ethiopia-fdre-and-the-tigray-people-s-liberation-front-on-the-implementation-of-the-permanent-cessation-of-hostilities-agreement-cohaNairobi, 22 December 2022:  The African Union Commission convenes the second meeting of the Senior Commanders of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to follow-up on the implementation of the Permanent Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA).   

]]>2022-12-22 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/the-african-union-commission-convenes-2nd-senior-commanders-meeting-between-the-federal-democratic-republic-of-ethiopia-fdre-and-the-tigray-people-s-liberation-front-on-the-implementation-of-the-permanent-cessation-of-hostilities-agreement-coha<![CDATA[COMMUNIQUÉ: The 1129th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) on the adoption of the Conclusions of the Inaugural Lessons Learning Forum on all AU Peace Support Operations (PSOs) and on the African Standby Force (ASF), held from 1 to 3 November 2022, in Abuja, in the Federal Republic of Nigeria]]>/en/article/communique-the-1129th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-the-adoption-of-the-conclusions-of-the-inaugural-lessons-learning-forum-on-all-au-peace-support-operations-psos-and-on-the-african-standby-force-asf-held-from-1-to-3-november-20Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1129th meeting held on 20 December 2022, on the adoption of the Conclusions of the Inaugural Lessons Learning Forum on all AU Peace Support Operations (PSOs) and on the African Standby Force (ASF), held from 1 to 3 November 2022, in Abuja, in the Federal Republic of Nigeria:

]]>2022-12-20 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1129th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-the-adoption-of-the-conclusions-of-the-inaugural-lessons-learning-forum-on-all-au-peace-support-operations-psos-and-on-the-african-standby-force-asf-held-from-1-to-3-november-20<![CDATA[COMMUNIQUÉ: The 1128th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea]]>/en/article/communique-the-1128th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-maritime-security-in-the-gulf-of-guineaAdopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1128th meeting held on 19 December 2022 on Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea:

The Peace and Security Council,

Recalling its previous decisions and pronouncements on maritime security, particularly, Communiqué [PSC/PR/COMM.1012 (2021)] adopted at its 1012th meeting held on 23 July 2021, on the State of Maritime Security in Africa; and Communiqué [PSC/PR/COMM.1090 (2022)] adopted at its 1090th meeting held on 28 June 2022, on Maritime Piracy in the Gulf of Guinea;

]]>2022-12-19 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1128th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-maritime-security-in-the-gulf-of-guinea<![CDATA[Communique: The 1127th meeting of the AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) on the Activities of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) and Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CBTO)]]>/en/article/communique-the-1127th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-the-activities-of-the-african-commission-on-nuclear-energy-afcone-and-comprehensive-test-ban-treaty-organization-cbtoAdopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1127th meeting, held on 16 December 2022, on Briefing on the Activities of the African Commission on Nuclear Energy (AFCONE) and Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty Organization (CBTO):

]]>2022-12-16 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-the-1127th-meeting-of-the-au-peace-and-security-council-aupsc-on-the-activities-of-the-african-commission-on-nuclear-energy-afcone-and-comprehensive-test-ban-treaty-organization-cbto<![CDATA[Communique of the 1126th meeting of the PSC, held on 12 December 2022, on the Consideration of the Mandate of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against the Boko Haram Terrorist Group]]>/en/article/communique-of-the-1126th-meeting-of-the-psc-held-on-12-december-2022-on-the-consideration-of-the-mandate-of-the-multi-national-joint-task-force-mnjtf-against-the-boko-haram-terrorist-groupAdopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1126th meeting held on 12th December 2022, on the Consideration of the Mandate of the Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against the Boko Haram Terrorist Group.

]]>2022-12-12 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/communique-of-the-1126th-meeting-of-the-psc-held-on-12-december-2022-on-the-consideration-of-the-mandate-of-the-multi-national-joint-task-force-mnjtf-against-the-boko-haram-terrorist-group<![CDATA[Strengthening Africa’s Voice within the UN Security Council: 9th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security Concludes in Oran ]]>/en/article/strengthening-africa-s-voice-within-the-un-security-council-9th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-concludes-in-oranOran, 09 December 2022: The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the African Members (A3) of the UN Security Council held the Ninth Annual High-Level Seminar, at ministerial level, on Peace and Security in Africa, from 7 to 8 December 2022, in the coastal city of Oran, Algeria, with a commitment to the strategic objective of ‘one Africa, one goal’, initiative.  

]]>2022-12-09 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/strengthening-africa-s-voice-within-the-un-security-council-9th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-concludes-in-oran<![CDATA[Conclusions of the 9th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, Oran Process “Enhancing Cooperation Between the AU PSC and the A3” 7 to 9 December 2022, Oran, Algeria]]>/en/article/conclusions-of-the-9th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-in-africa-oran-process-enhancing-cooperation-between-the-au-psc-and-the-a3-7-to-9-december-2022-oran-algeriaI. INTRODUCTION

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) and the African Members of the United Nations Security Council (A3), in collaboration with the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department of the AU Commission (AUC), the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), organized the 9th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa: Assisting Incoming African Members of the United Nations Security Council (A3) in Preparing to Address Peace and Security Issues on the Continent, from 7 to 9 December 2022, in Oran, Algeria. The Seminar was held pursuant to Communique [PSC/AHG/COMM/1.(CCCXCVII)] adopted by the PSC at its 397th meeting held at the level of Heads of State and Government in New York, on 23 September 2013, which reviewed the partnership between the AU and the United Nations (UN) in the area of peace and security, and decided, inter alia, on the need for “greater consultations between the Peace and Security Council and the African members on the Security Council, to ensure that decisions adopted by Council are effectively promoted and defended in the Security Council”.

]]>2022-12-09 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/conclusions-of-the-9th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-in-africa-oran-process-enhancing-cooperation-between-the-au-psc-and-the-a3-7-to-9-december-2022-oran-algeria<![CDATA[The Africa Platform on Children Affected by Armed Conflicts Calls on Mozambique to Strengthen National Efforts Aimed at Protecting Children in Situations of Conflict]]>/en/article/the-africa-platform-on-children-affected-by-armed-conflicts-calls-on-mozambique-to-strengthen-national-efforts-aimed-at-protecting-children-in-situations-of-conflictThe Africa Platform on Children Affected by Armed Conflicts (AP CAAC) has called on the Government of Mozambique to continue to lead efforts in promoting the rights of children affected by armed conflict. The AP CAAC delegation urged the authorities in Mozambique to work closely and in synergy with crucial stakeholders across government institutions and international and civil society organizations to protect children and vulnerable persons in conflict situations. The delegation undertook a solidarity mission to the Republic of Mozambique from 28 to 30 November 2022, where it commended the Government for efforts towards addressing the security and humanitarian situations mainly affecting the Northern part of the country.

]]>2022-12-08 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/the-africa-platform-on-children-affected-by-armed-conflicts-calls-on-mozambique-to-strengthen-national-efforts-aimed-at-protecting-children-in-situations-of-conflict<![CDATA[Opening remarks by H.E. Geoffrey Onyeama, Hon. Minister of foreign affairs of Nigeria, and Chairperson of the PSC for the month of December 2022 during the 9th High level seminar on Peace and Security “Assisting incoming African members on the UN security council in preparing to address peace and security issues on the continent”, Oran, Algeria, 7th - 9th December 2022 ]]>/en/article/opening-remarks-by-h-e-geoffrey-onyeama-hon-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-nigeria-and-chairperson-of-the-psc-for-the-month-of-december-2022-during-the-9th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-assisting-incoming-african-members-on-the-un-security-coYour Excellency, Ramtane Lamamra, Honourable Minister of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad of Algeria,

Your Excellencies, Honourable Ministers and Deputy Ministers of Member States of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the African Members of the UN Security Council,

Your Excellencies, Friends of the Seminar,

Your Excellencies, Permanent Representatives of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, 

Your Excellency, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department of the African Union,

Distinguished Representatives of the United Nations Organization Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations and Mr. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of UN Secretary-General to the AU and Head of the UNOAU,

Distinguished Partners and Invited Guests;

Ladies and Gentlemen,

]]>2022-12-07 00:00:00 GMTPeace, Security, AfricaKodjo Tchioffo/en/article/opening-remarks-by-h-e-geoffrey-onyeama-hon-minister-of-foreign-affairs-of-nigeria-and-chairperson-of-the-psc-for-the-month-of-december-2022-during-the-9th-high-level-seminar-on-peace-and-security-assisting-incoming-african-members-on-the-un-security-co