SRSG Briefs the UN Security Council on Strengthening the UN–AU Partnership
7 October 2025 | SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, briefed the UN Security Council on the Report of the Secretary-General on strengthening the partnership between the United Nations and the African Union on issues of peace and security in Africa(S/2025/532). Read more.
SRSG Participates in the 11thEdition of the Tana Forum
From 24-26 | SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, participated in the 11th Edition of the Tana Forum on Security in Africa, held under the theme “Africa in an Evolving Global Order.” The Forum provided a platform for dialogue on Africa’s agency and leadership in an increasingly complex international landscape. Read more.
UNOAU Supports AU Launch Continental Force: New Media Network to Amplify Women’s Voices as WPS Agenda Marks 25th Anniversary
1 October 2025 | The African Union Commission (AUC) launched the New Media Network, designed to amplify the voices of African women journalists, activists, and peace builders. The initiative forms part of the continent’s commemoration of the 25thanniversary of UNSCR 1325, strengthening the visibility of women’s leadership in peace and security.
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AUC and UNOAU Launch 3rd Edition of She Stands for Peace to Mark 25 Years of Women, Peace and Security
16 October 2025 | In celebration of 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, the African Union Commission and UNOAU launched the third edition of She Stands for Peace in Windhoek, Namibia. The publication profiles African women leaders driving peace efforts and gender-responsive governance. Read more.
Namibia Leads the Way: Honouring 25Years of Women, Peace and Security
25 October 2025 | In this op-ed, Elizabeth Eilor reflects on Namibia’s leadership in advancing the WPS agenda, tracing its roots to the adoption of UNSCR 1325 in Windhoek in 2000. She highlights Africa’s progress, lessons learned, and the continued call for transformative women’s leadership in peacebuilding. Read more.
3rd Joint UN–AU Retreat in Aswan, Egypt
21 October 2025 | Senior officials and envoys from the United Nations and African Union convened the Third Joint Annual Retreat to strengthen collaboration in peace operations, mediation, and prevention efforts. The retreat underscored the importance of early warning, joint analysis, and coordinated response to sustain peace on the continent. Read more.
The 10th Joint Informal Seminar and 19th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the AUPSC and Members of the UNSC Held in Addis Ababa
17 October 2025 | Members of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC)and the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held their 10th Joint Informal Seminar and 19th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting in Addis Ababa. Read more.
UNOAU Participates in the 5th AnnualAU Police Coordination Meeting
10 October 2025 | UNOAU took part in the5th Annual AU Police Coordination Meeting, which gathered senior police officials from AU Member States to strengthen coordination among African Police Components (AFRIPOL) and Peace Support Operations. Read more.
