Over the course of this two-day retreat, participants engaged in in-depth discussions on the role of preventive diplomacy and mediation in addressing Africa’s peace and security challenges. Key discussions emphasized trust…
On 24 October 2024, the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) held the Second Retreat of the AU Special Representatives of the Chairperson of the Commission (SRCCs) and the Special Representatives and Special Envoys…
1. On 21 October 2024, the African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat and the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres convened the Eighth African Union-United Nations Annual Conference in Addis Ababa…
Merci, Mesdames et Messieurs, Vous allez me permettre avant de faire aussi quelques commentaires sur nos travaux aujourd’hui, que je puisse lire un petit texte que j’ai écrit moi-même, avec mon cœur. Je voudrais dire quelques…
The African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) and the Members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held their eighteenth (18th) Annual Joint Consultative Meeting at the United Nations Headquarters in New York…
NEW YORK, 22 September — World leaders today adopted a Pact for the Future that includes a Global Digital Compact and a Declaration on Future Generations. This Pact is the culmination of an inclusive, years-long process to…
On 22 September, the AUC Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat; the President of the European Council, Charles Michel; the European Union (EU) High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Vice President of the European Commission…
Everywhere we look, peace is under attack. From Gaza, to Sudan, to Ukraine and beyond we see: Civilians in the firing line; Homes blown apart; Traumatised, terrified populations who have lost everything – and sometimes…
Peace is a common good. Oftentimes it eludes us, in part because of our own actions and omissions. However, it is undeniable that peace has never been so coveted as it is today. While presenting ‘Our Common Agenda’, United…
Welcome to the launch of Season 4 of the "She Stands for Peace" podcast. As we embark on this new season, we want to take you on a journey—a journey that began with a simple yet powerful vision: to amplify the voices of women…
On 20 September, the United Nations Office to the AU (UNOAU) participated in the Commemoration of the International Day of Peace in Ethiopia under the theme ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The…
On September 19, SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga participated in the second Steering Committee meeting of the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT). The meeting was co-chaired by Ahunna Eziakonwa, Assistant…