UNOAU participates in webinar on women’s inclusion, trust and legitimacy in security sector reform
On 1 April, the United Nations Security Sector Reform Community of Practice, in collaboration with the DPPA DPO Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security Community of Practice, convened a webinar to introduce the policy brief Inclusion of Women Builds Trust and Legitimacy. Read more.
UNOAU participates in commemoration of International Mine Action Awareness and Assistance Day in Ethiopia
On 2 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in an event organized by the United Nations Mine Action Service in Ethiopia to mark the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action in Addis Ababa. Read more.
Honouring the Past, Protecting the Future: African Union Commemorates 32 Years Since the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi
As 7 April 2026 marks the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda (Kwibuka32), the African Union (AU), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda in Ethiopia, solemnly observes the commemoration at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, under the theme “Remember – Unite – Renew”. Read more.
SRSG to the AU participates in African Union Peace and Security Council Flag Ceremony
On 7 April, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General to the African Union and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the flag ceremony for the incoming members of the African Union Peace and Security Council. Read more.
UNOAU participates in first Horn of Africa meeting on climate, peace and security
On 8 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated virtually in the first meeting of the Community of Practice on Climate, Peace and Security in the Horn of Africa, organized by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development and the United Nations Office of the Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa at the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Read more.
AU convenes consultations with troop contributing countries on AUSSOM aviation capabilities
From 7 to 9 April, the African Union convened consultations with troop contributing countries on aviation capabilities for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia at AU Headquarters. Read more.
African Union Peace and Security Council convenes its 1338th meeting to discuss the situation in the Central African Republic
On 9 April, the African Union Peace and Security Council convened its 1338th meeting to discuss the situation in the Central African Republic. Read more.
UNOAU supports visit of UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide to Addis Ababa
From 12 to 14 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union supported the inaugural visit to Addis Ababa of Mr Chaloka Beyani, United Nations Under Secretary General and Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide. Read more.
UNOAU participates in pre deployment verification of Burundian contingent for AUSSOM
From 4 to 14 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the pre deployment verification of the Burundi National Defense Force contingent scheduled for deployment to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia. Read more.
AU, UN and the Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms convene the 15th Consultative Meeting on the Prevention and Management of Conflict (Desk-to-Desk)
On 14 and 15 April, the African Union, United Nations, Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms convened the 15th Consultative Meeting on the Prevention and Management of Conflict. The virtual meeting was hosted by the African Union. Read more.
UNOAU participates in launch of policy note on displacement in times of poly-crisis
On 15 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the launch of the policy note Expert Insights on Displacement in Times of Poly crisis in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event was hosted by the Embassy of Sweden in collaboration with the Nordic Africa Institute and UNDP. Read more.
UNOAU participates in AU consultations on non-state armed groups
From 15 to 16 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in an AU consultative meeting on preliminary steps towards the development of a continental strategy/guideline on non-state armed groups, including those designated as terrorist organizations in Africa. Read more.
UNOAU supports AU assessment of Ghana Formed Police Unit for AUSSOM
From 14 to 20 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union supported the African Union’s Assessment of Operational Capability (AoC) of Ghana Formed Police Unit (FPU-5) ahead of its rotational deployment to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Read more.
UNOAU participates in pre-deployment verification of Ugandan contingent for AUSSOM
From 18 to 28 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the pre deployment verification of the Ugandan People’s Defence Force contingent at the Singo International Peace Support Training Centre in Semuto, ahead of its deployment to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Read more.
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