Monsieur le Président de l’Union africaine, Excellences, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, all protocol observed,

President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani – thank you for your leadership in the outstanding exercise of your mandate.

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.

On behalf of the United Nations Office to the African Union, I would like to thank our esteemed partners and stakeholders for their continued support to the UN-AU partnership in promoting peace and security in Africa as a clear expression of tru