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.

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Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen,

Let me begin by wishing you and your families a very happy and healthy 2025.

Dear Excellencies,

Let’s start with the good news.