Statements and Communiqués

On 20 October 2025, the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) held the Third Retreat of the AU Special Representatives and Permanent Representatives of the Chairperson of the Commission (SRCCs and PRs) and the…

The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its Twenty Fifth consultative meeting on 27 September 2025, in New York. The meeting reviewed the status of the partnership between the United…

The AU Peace and Security Council (PSC), at its 1301st meeting on 17 Sept. 2025, reaffirmed the nexus between climate change, peace, and security, recalling prior AUPSC decisions and strategies. It welcomed outcomes of the…

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1296th Open Session held on Wednesday, 13 August 2025 on Education in Conflict Situations. The Peace and Security Council, Recalling the AU…

On 3 July, the AU PSC held its 1287th meeting at the level of Ministers on the situation in Somalia. Full communique available here.

The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC), at its 1277th meeting on 30 April 2025, reviewed Gabon's political transition and welcomed key developments including the inclusive National Dialogue, the adoption of a new…

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1268 th meeting held on Friday, 21 March 2025 on Women, Peace and Security in Africa. The Peace and Security Council, Noting the opening…

The Peace and Security Council, acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security and humanitarian situation in eastern DRC, emphasizing the need for collective action. It…