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SRSG Sahle-Work Zewde Statement at Ambassadorial meeting between AUPSC and UNPBC

This meeting is an illustration of the importance the United Nations and the African Union attach to a strong partnership, based on a recognition of our inter-dependence, mutual respect, shared values and comparative advantages.

18 Jul 2018

Greater collaboration to ensure peace, security and development in Africa emphasized at Second AU-UN Conference

UN Secretary-General António Guterres convened the second AU-UN Annual Conference at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The second Annual Conference reviewed the implementation of the Joint Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security and welcomed the progress made.

11 Jul 2018

Communiqué of the Second African Union - United Nations Annual Conference

On 9 July 2018, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, and the United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres convened the second AU- UN Annual Conference at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

11 Jul 2018

UN Statement: African Union PSC Open Session on Protection of Civilians in conflict

On May 22, 2018, the African Union Peace and Security Council convened an open session on the Principles of Protection of Civilians in Conflict Areas in Africa.

23 May 2018

Clearing land mines in Africa will require more concerted efforts

‘Currently 179 life-saving Mine Action projects are taking place in 22 countries, many of which are in Africa’, Colonel Nurudeen Azeez, Head of the Operational Support and Advisory Unit at UNOAU, underscored at this year’s International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action.

10 Apr 2018

President Lajčák dialogues on peace, migration and a sustainable planet in Addis Ababa

H.E. Mr. Miroslav Lajčák, President of the 72nd Session of the UN General Assembly made an official visit to Addis Ababa from 28 February to 1 March 2018.

02 Mar 2018

African Standby Force Continental Logistics Base Inaugurated in Cameroon

The UNOAU Chief of Staff, Ms. Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, attended the inauguration ceremony of the African Standby Force (ASF) Continental Logistics Base on 5th January, 2018.

16 Jan 2018

The Joint Steering Committee on support to MNJTF against Boko Haram convenes in Chad

The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) and Benin hosted the second meeting of the Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on the African Union (AU) Additional Support to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) against Boko Haram in Ndjamena, Chad from 18-20 December, 2017.

26 Dec 2017