On 19 February, Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Office to the African Union (UNOAU), Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, participated in a high-level panel discussion on “Building Partnerships for Inclusive and Sustaina

15 February 2025 Secretary-General's press conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Good afternoon. 

Over these past three days in Addis Ababa, I have met many leaders from across the continent to discuss challenges across the spectrum.

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.