Sudan: Statement of the African Union Special Envoy On the Prevention of Genocide On the Situation in Sudan, 29 October 2024

The African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, H.E. Adama Dieng, is deeply concerned by the escalating violence and tragic loss of life in… Read more »

Africa: Communiqué of the 1237th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council Held On 23 October 2024 On Consideration of the AU Commission Report On Combating Terrorism in the Continent

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1237th meeting held on 23 October 2024 on Consideration of the AU Commission Report on Combating… Read more »

Africa: The African Union Peace and Security Council Concludes Field Mission to Cairo and Port Sudan, 1 to 4 October 2024

The Delegation of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), comprising the representatives of the fifteen (15) PSC Members, namely, Angola, Botswana,… Read more »

Africa: AU Peace Fund Executive Management Committee Strategic Focus On Securing Sustainable Peace Financing

In the face of rising security threats across Africa, particularly the escalating conflicts in Sudan and the Sahel region, the African Union Peace Fund's Executive Management… Read more »

Sudan: AU Commission Chairperson Expresses Grave Concern Over the Alarming Situation in El Fasher, Darfur

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, expresses grave concern at the de- teriorating security and humanitarian situation in all provinces in… Read more »

Chad: Boko Haram and Other Terrorist Groups Activities in Lake Chad Basin Region Suppressed in a Joint Forces Operation.

The joint efforts and collaboration of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), the African Union (AU) Commission, and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Troop Contributing… Read more »

Africa: Remarks By Director of Conflict Management Directorate At 14th Joint Steering Committee Multinational Joint Task Force Meeting

The Executive Secretary of the LCBC and Head of MNJTF mission, Amb. Maman Nuhu Read more »

Africa: Inaugural Preparatory Meeting for Inter-Sudanese Political Dialogue

Under the auspices of the Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on… Read more »

Africa: Remarks by African Union Sudan Panel Cahir Dr Chambas at the Inter-Sudanese Political Dialogue

Your Excellency Chairperson of the African Union Commission; Your Excellency Executive Secretary of the IGAD; Your Excellences Members of the African Union High-Level Panel on the… Read more »

Africa: Statement By Adama Dieng - On the Mandate and Vision of the African Union Special Envoy for the Prevention of the Crime of Genocide and Other Mass Atrocities

On April 5, 2024, I was appointed African Union Special Envoy for the Prevention of Genocide and other Mass Atrocities. I would like to express my deep gratitude to H.E. Moussa… Read more »

Africa: Communique Adopted at the Sudan Women's Dialogue

WE, the women of Sudan from women's organisation, civil society, the private sector, gatheredinKampala, Uganda from 3-4 July 2024, on the occasion of the Sudan Women's Peace… Read more »

Africa: Sudan Women's Peace Dialogue Concludes with a Powerful Call for Inclusive Peace and Security in Sudan

The Sudan Women's Peace Dialogue, a landmark conference held in Kampala on July 3-4, 2024, gathered more than 60 Sudanese women from various backgrounds. Participants included… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Women's peace dialogue - 3-4th July 2024

We, the participants of the Sudan Women’s peace dialogue,,"convened in Kampala, from 3-4 July 2024, Read more »

Africa: Pan-African Parliament Committees Delve Into Revised OAU Convention for Eliminating Mercenaries in Africa

The Pan-African Parliament Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations, and Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflicts Resolutions; Committee… Read more »

Africa: Goodwill Message By Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Director of Conflict Management Directorate, to the 28th Technical Meeting Between the AUC and the Regional Economic Communities (Recs) On Early Warning, Abuja, 24 - 26 June 2024

H.E Damtien Larbli Tchintchibidja, Vice President, ECOWAS, Read more »

Africa: Young Women Inducted Into Governance, Entrepreneurship and Peace and Security - Lead(h)er Fellowship

The 3rd Cohort of the Lead(H)er Fellowship has commenced their induction process into a series of empowerment programmes focused broadly on politics and governance,… Read more »

Africa: Ambassador Bankole Adeoye Speaks At 3rd Specialized Training of AU Election Observers

Your Excellency Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs, African cooperation, and Moroccan expatriates, Read more »

Africa: AU Chair Expresses Alarm At Deteriorating Security and Humanitarian Situation in North Darfur

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is monitoring with deep concern the reports of alarming deterioration in the humanitarian and security… Read more »

Africa: Communique of the 1209th Meeting of the PSC Held On 18 April 2024, On Briefing On the Situation in Sudan

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1209th meeting, held on 18 April 2024, on Briefing on the Situation in Sudan. Read more »

Rwanda: AU Commemorates Kwibuka30 With Renewed Promise to Prevent Genocide

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia, solemnly… Read more »

West Africa: Ecosocc Holds Training of Trainers for Conflict Prevention and Mitigation in West Africa

The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC), hosted a Training of Trainers on Information-gathering, conflict analysis and early warning/response under the… Read more »

Africa: Opening Remarks By Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security

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Africa: Advancing Women's Participation and Leadership in Peace Processes in Africa

Recognizing the pivotal role women play in peace-making and peace-building endeavours, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) convened a landmark Ministerial… Read more »

Africa: AU High-Level Panel On Sudan Concludes Its First Shuttle Diplomacy Mission in the Region

The High-Level Panel for Sudan (HLP-Sudan) has concluded its first shuttle diplomacy mission. The HLP-Sudan is chaired by H.E. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, AU High Representative for… Read more »

Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Tension in the East of the Democratic Republic of Congo

The Chairperson of AUC, Moussa Faki Mahamat, is very concerned about the continuous tension in Eastern DRC and reiterates his call for rapid de-escalation. Read more »