UNOAU Monthly Digest | January 2026

15 February 2026
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SRSG to the AU meets Ambassador of Burundi, incoming Chair of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee

SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU meets Ambassador of Burundi, incoming Chair of the AU Permanent Representatives Committee

The SRSG met with the Ambassador of Burundi to discuss priorities for Burundi’s leadership of the AU PRC, including water and sanitation, youth peace and security, innovation and partnerships. Read more

SRSG to the AU meets Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chair of the AU Peace and Security Council

SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU meets Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Chair of the AU Peace and Security Council for January 2026

The SRSG met with the Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Chair of the AU Peace and Security Council to review conflict situations, mediation efforts, sanctions related priorities and the PSC programme of work. Read more

SRSG to the AU meets Ambassador of Angola to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU and ECA

SRSG to the AU and Head of UNOAU meets Ambassador of Angola to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU and ECA

The SRSG met with the Ambassador of Angola to review AU achievements under Angola’s leadership, ongoing continental challenges, and priorities related to peace, mediation and multilateral engagement. Read more

UNOAU participates in the AUPSC 1329th Open Session on the Fourth African Day of Peace and Reconciliation

UNOAU participates in the AUPSC 1329th open session to commemorate the Fourth African Day of Peace and Reconciliation

The AU Peace and Security Council commemorated the Fourth African Day of Peace and Reconciliation, highlighting lessons from post conflict transitions in Angola, Sierra Leone and South Africa. Read more

UNOAU meets delegations from Azerbaijan and UN Habitat on World Urban Forum 13 and COP32

UNOAU engaged with delegations from Azerbaijan and UN Habitat to discuss preparations for the Thirteenth World Urban Forum and strengthened Africa–Azerbaijan cooperation on climate action in the lead up to COP32. Read more

UNOAU participates in AU integrated event on gender mainstreaming in peace support operations

UNOAU supported AU efforts to advance gender mainstreaming and Women, Peace and Security principles across peace support operations, including validation of the draft AU policy and strengthening accountability frameworks. Read more

UNOAU participates in AU Climate Change 2025 Review and 2026 Strategic Planning Workshop

UNOAU supports AU climate planning ahead of major global climate talks

UNOAU joined AU partners in reviewing climate progress and shaping Africa’s priorities ahead of upcoming global climate negotiations, including COP31 and COP32. Read more