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Agenda 2030

Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels


Agenda 2063

Aspiration 2: An integrated continent, politically united, based on the ideals of Pan-Africanism and the vision of Africa’s Renaissance

Aspires to have “world class integrative infrastructure that criss-crosses the continent” and “a continent of seamless borders, and management of cross-border resources through dialogue”.

AU Liaison Offices work with the AUC Department of Political Atfairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) as part of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) structure. Special Representatives are representatives of the Chairperson of the Commission.

The rationale for the establishment of African Liaison Offices is based on AU’s continued involvement in the prevention and management of conflicts to maintain the gains made in peace and security in conflict or post-conflict countries. Common to the mandate of all the Offices is that the overall work focuses on representation, monitoring, and facilitation of peace-making and peace-building. The Liaison Offices play a pivotal role in the efforts deployed by the AU towards the prevention, management, and resolution of conflicts.

Close, consistent interaction and responsiveness are critical elements of preventive diplomacy. Through the LOs deployed in countries emerging from challenging situations, the AU provides an on-the-ground presence that assists countries implementing peace agreements by reaching out in real time to address conflicts and provide relevant situational analysis and response options. LOs provide on-the-ground technical backstopping to processes involving the AU and its strategic Partners in the affected countries.

More specifically, the generic roles of the Liaison Offices can be summarized as:

a. Support the work of the PSC and the AU Commission by briefing and generating reports on crises, conflicts, and other developments and by monitoring the implementation of PSC’s decisions at the national and regional levels. The Liaison Offices also contribute data to the Continental Early Warning System (CEWS) through the early warning report, and the situation reports;

Participate in follow up mechanisms provided by peace agreements and support the implementations. These offices offer opportunities for the AUC to assess the progress made and challenges encountered, as well as to devise ways and means through which the organization can contribute to the successful implementation of peace agreements;

Support the post-conflict reconstruction and peace-building activities and initiatives, including by assisting the national authorities to achieve various post-conflict agendas;

PAPS Commissioner: Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Nigeria (elected in February 2021)
CMD - Director: Dr. Sarjoh Bah

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"AULOs provide on-the-ground technical backstopping to processes involving the AU and its strategic Partners in the affected countries. ." Amb. Bankole

East Africa Region

African Union Support and
Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM)



Background



The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) is a multidimensional African Union-led peace support mission approved by the United Nations (UN). The new mission was endorsed by the AU Peace and Security Council on 1 August 2024 and subsequently authorised by the UN Security Council (UNSC) on 27 December 2024, under Resolution 2767, for an initial period of 12 months.

AUSSOM is a successor mission to the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and came into effect on 1 January 2025, with clear timelines as stipulated in the revised Concept of Operations (CONOPs) and the Joint Report.

It will focus on stabilisation, security and state-building priorities, aiming to transfer full security responsibilities to Somali security forces by December 2029. This will be achieved through a phased approach comprising four stages, carefully considering Somalia’s unique situation.

AUSSOM is expected to deploy a more agile and mobile force to support Somali security forces in their efforts to degrade Al-Shabaab and affiliates linked to ISIL/Daesh, promoting stability in Somalia. The new mission is aligned to the Somalia Security Development Plan (SSDP) and National Security Architecture (NSA).

AUSSOM will comprise military, police and civilian components, to facilitate the implementation of its mandate in support of the SSDP. It will be constituted by Troop and Police Contributing Countries (TCCs) approved by the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS).

The UNSC mandates the AU to deploy 11,826 uniformed personnel, including 680 police personnel, until 31 December 2025, and endorsed the AU Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) decision to draw down 800 uniformed personnel by the end of December 2025.

Somalia will prioritise implementation of the SSDP and the NSA, focusing on developing accountable, affordable, elf-sustaining and capable security forces. This will facilitate an orderly transfer of security responsibilities from AUSSOM to the Somali forces.

The African Union will establish a clear command and control structure for AUSSOM, ensuring coordinated decision-making under the Force Commander and Sector Commanders. This will include accountability for mission-enabling units, such as air assets, and the strategic deployment of mobile forces to enhance operational effectiveness.

CONTACTS

Mr. Bam

Ag. Special Representative for Somalia and Head of AUSSOM

KUSCCO Center, 2nd Floor Kilimanjaro Road, Nairobi, Kenya
+254 (0) (207) 21-6710
+254 (0) 207 21 6775
www.aussom.org

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African Union Liaison
Office in Sudan



Background



The mandate of the African Union Liaison Office in Sudan (AU-LOS), as initially provided for in the decision taken by the AU Peace and Security Council, largely focused on the support to the Sudanese parties in their efforts faithfully to implement the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) . The implementation process of the CPA, signed in January 2005, ended on 9 July 2011, following the independence of South Sudan.

Following PSC decisions to establish the African Union High Level Panel on Darfur (AUPD) , and later the African Union High Level Implementation Panel (AUHIP) , the mandate of the Liaison Office was expanded.

The AU Liaison Office in Sudan primarily works to support:
  • The implementation of peace agreements
  • monitor the political and security situation, and facilitate humanitarian access.
  • It also aims to promote peacebuilding and democratic governance in Sudan.


CONTACTS

Mohamed Belaich, Morocco

Special Representative for Sudan and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in March 2019)

Makkah Street, House No 384 Block 21 Riyadh PO Box 8372 Khartoum, Sudan
+249 (0) 183 248 425; +249 (0) 183 248 426;
+249 (0) 155 772 068; +249 (0) 155 776 430
+249 (0) 183 248 427
www.aupaps.org

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African Union Mission
to South Sudan



Background



The AU Liaison Office in South Sudan, Juba was opened in 2008 pursuant to the communiqué issued at the 89th meeting of the AU PSC held on 24 August 2007 . The Juba office supported the implementation of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement [CPA] with respect to South Sudan.

Furthermore, the Office has, under the general supervision of the AU Liaison Office in the Sudan-Khartoum, monitored the political, social, economic and security situation in South Sudan.

Among others, it facilitated the observation missions of the African Union during the 2010 elections and the 2011 referendum of South Sudan , two major benchmarks of the CPA. With the establishment of the AU High Level Implementation Panel on Sudan in October 2009, the mandate of the Juba office was expanded to include the support to the Panel in its facilitation of the implementation of the CPA and the negotiations on post-referendum arrangements.

Main Objectives (Vision and Mission)

After the independence of South Sudan , the AU set a strategic objective to promote two viable Countries, Sudan and South Sudan, living at peace with one another and maintaining cordial neighborly relations. The full implementation by the two States of outstanding CPA issues and post-independence matters assures the possibility of this objective.

The Office in Juba, among others, continue to focus on the following issues:

  • Monitor the overall political and security situation in South Sudan and report to Headquarters, articulating and proposing options with the view to providing best practices and other means of helping the South Sudanese Authorities in their efforts to build a viable Nation;
  • Assess the implementation of the outstanding CPA issues and post-independence matters, including on the political and security situations between the two States, Abyei, the North-South border, and economic and natural resources issues, and providing relevant periodic reports on progress and challenges to AU policy organs;
  • Support, in close collaboration with the AU Liaison Office in the Sudan-Khartoum, and the broad international community, policies and mechanisms of the AU with the view to fostering and strengthening good relations between Sudan and South Sudan.
  • Collaborate with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) to mobilize support from national and international partners to assist South Sudan in its efforts to promote peace and security and bring to its people the much expected dividends of peace and independance especially in relation to challenges in humanitarian assistance, recovery and development, as well as the effective reintegration of refugees, IDPs and demobilized combatants in their respective communities with the ultimate objective of averting internal conflicts.
  • Facilitate the work of the AU Ministerial Committee on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development
    • and of other fact-finding missions to South Sudan in regard to assuring the effective implementation of Quick Impact Projects (QiPs) in communities in South Sudan
  • Generally represent the AU in all aspects of South Sudan development.


CONTACTS

Joram Mukama Biswaro, Tanzania

Special Representative and Head of Mission: (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in October 2016)

Plot No 167 Tongping (1st Class Residential Area) PO Box 341 Juba, South Sudan
+211 811 820 603; +211 916 101 477
+211 811 820 603
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African Union Liaison
Office in Madagascar



Background



The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) decided to establish an AU Liaison Office in Madagascar to monitor political developments, facilitate support for reconciliation and stabilization, and implement relevant AU decisions. This decision was made in the context of ongoing political instability in Madagascar following a coup in 2009.

The PSC, at its 545th meeting, reviewed the situation in Madagascar and decided to upgrade the AU Liaison Office's mandate.

The upgraded mandate included:
  • (i) monitor political and other developments in Madagascar and in the Indian Ocean region;
  • (ii ) facilitate the mobilisation and coordination of the necessary support to the overall efforts to consolidate the reconciliation process and facilitate the stabilisation of Madagascar, including through the International Support Group for Madagascar (GIS-M);
  • (iii) facilitate the implementation, in Madagascar, of the relevant decisions of the AU policy organs and AU’s thematic programmes relating to peace building; and
  • (iv) take up the functions vested in the AU Liaison Office in the Comoros.


CONTACTS

7. Hon Alice Nzomukunda, Burundi

Special Representative and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in November 2023)

Regus, Bâtiment A1 Explorer Business Park Ankorondrano 101 Antananarivo, Madagascar
+261 (0) 202 25 1212; +261 (0) 336 778 261
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Central Africa Region

African Union Liaison
Office Union for the Great
Lakes Region and Burundi



Background



African Union Liaison Office for the Great Lakes Region and Burundi, to streamline efforts of AU at large & the AU PSC in the Region as guarantor of the Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework (PSCF) for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the region signed in Addis Ababa in February 2013.

The Peace Security Cooperation (PSC) Framework provides for two Governance structures, namely the Regional Oversight Mechanism (ROM) and the Technical Support Committee (TSC). The African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) are the co-chairs for the PSC Framework governance mechanisms. The Guarantors of the PSC Framework are the AU, UN, International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). CONTACTS

H.E. Mr. Sghair Ould M’Bareck

The AU Liaison Office for the Great Lakes Region and Burundi’s Senior Political Officer

Ndamana House Rohero I Chaussee Prince Louis Rwagasore B.P. 6864 Bujumbura, Burundi
+257 222 13540; +257 222 13541
+257 222 13542
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African Union Liaison
Office in Central African Republic



Background



Following the 458th PSC meeting, 17 September 2014, MISCA has been transformed into an AU Mission for the CAR and Central Africa (MISAC), so as to enable the AU, in close coordination with ECCAS, MINUSCA and other relevant international actors, to continue to support the ongoing national efforts, with particular focus on:

  • (i) Support to the political transition
  • (ii) The organization of elections
  • (iii) National reconciliation
  • (iv) support to the disarmament, demobilization, rehabilitation and reintegration process, as well as to the security and justice sectors reform
  • (v) Post-conflict reconstruction
  • (vi) gender, and
  • (vii) facilitation of coordination between the AUled Regional Cooperation Initiative for the Elimination of the Lord’s Resistance Army (RCI-LRA) and MINUSCA, in the discharge of their respective mandates;
The African Union (AU) has maintained a long-standing presence in the Central African Republic (CAR). After the 2013 crisis, it launched the International Support Mission to CAR (MISCA), taking over from earlier regional efforts such as ECCAS’s MICOPAX mission, which had been deployed since 2008.

The AU, the main guarantor of the 2019 Political Agreement for Peace and Reconciliation in the Central African Republic (PAPR-CAR) , deployed MOUACA (African Union Military Observer Mission in the Central African Republic (CAR)), to support and monitor the implementation of the PAPR-CAR. The AU PSC chose to gradually close MOUACA, with MISAC likely to absorb its roles.



CONTACTS

Matias Bertino Matondo, Angola

Special Representative and Head of Mission: Matias Bertino Matondo, Angola (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in March 2019)

B.P. 902 SICA II Bangui, Central African Republic
+236 21 615 495; +236 21 615 496;+236 21 709 684
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African Union Liaison
African Union Liaison
Office in N’Djamena, Chad



Background



The N’Djamena Office was initially created to support the AU’s mission in Darfur (AMIS) and to coordinate with Chad as Co-mediator in the Darfur peace process, following the 2004 Humanitarian Ceasefire Agreement. Although planned since 2004, the office only became operational in January 2006. The Peace and security Council (PSC), in its decision of 18 February 2008 (110th meeting) “requests the Chairperson of the Commission to closely monitor the evolution of the situation in Chad and in the region and in this regard, requests him to maintain and strengthen the AU Liaison Office in N’Djamena”. The AULO was established with a keen recognition of the central role Chad plays in the stability of the region, and to serve as a holistic monitor of the situations in Darfur, CAR, Libya and Niger.

CONTACTS

Basile Ikouebe, Congo Republic

Special Representative and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in May 2021)

Avenue Mobutu Moursal Immeuble Cebevirha, 2nd Floor B.P. 5131 N’Djamena, Chad
+223 7238 8488; +223 7881 4740
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African Union Liaison
Office in Kinshasa (DR Congo)



Background



The primary mandate of the African Union (AU) Liaison Office in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is to support the AU's efforts in promoting peace, security, and stability within the country, particularly in the eastern region where a protracted conflict persists. This support includes facilitating dialogue, coordinating with various stakeholders, and monitoring the implementation of peace agreements.
CONTACTS

Michelle Helene Natou Ndiaye, Senegal

Special Representative and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in June 2020)

B.P. 5296, 4660 Avenue Coteaux, Commune de la Gombe Kinshasa, DR Congo
+243 (0) 813 088 480; +243 (0) 998 130 976
+243 (0) 880 7975; +243 (0) 139 8923
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Western Africa Region

African Union Liaison
Office in Côte d’Ivoire



Background



The Liaison Office of the African Union in Côte d'Ivoire became operational inMarch 2003, following the decision of December 4, 2002, by the 87th meeting of the Central Organ of the OAU Mechanism for Conflict Prevention, the management and conflict resolution. The Headquarters Agreement with the Host Country was signed July 14, 2003.
CONTACTS

Josephine-Charlotte Mayuma Kala, DR Congo

Special Representative and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in April 2015)

Deux Plateaux 6ème Tranche Cocody, Lot 2500 B.P. 718 Abidjan 27, Côte d’Ivoire
bureauliaisonabj@yahoo.com; aulociabidjan05@gmail.com
+225 2252 7560; +225 2252 7578; +225 2252 7579
+225 2252 7577
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African Union Liaison
Office in Guinea-Bissau



Background



he AU Liaison Office in Guinea-Bissau primarily focuses on promoting and deepening democracy, peace, and security on the continent, as outlined in relevant AU instruments. This includes supporting efforts to resolve political and institutional crises, facilitating dialogue among stakeholders, and monitoring elections. The office also works on security sector reform and collaborates with other international actors like ECOWAS and the UN.
CONTACTS

Ovidio Manuel Barbosa Pequeno, São Tomé and Príncipe

Special Representative and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in May 2012)

Guinea-Bissau
+245 548 2341; +245 95 565 1595; +245 96 900 5030
+245 325 6471
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African Union Liaison
Office in Liberia



Background



The AU Liaison Office in Liberia (AULOL) was established in April 2004 by a decision of the Peace and Security Council at its Fifth Session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The AULOL supports, observes and monitors the implementation of the Accra Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA), of 18 August 2003, on Liberia. The Office also has oversight functions in Sierra Leone, and engages in peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction activities in both countries, working with the Governments, development partners and civil society organisations in this direction.

The Mandate of the Office is as follows:

CONTACTS

Ibrahim Mbaba Kamara, Sierra Leone

Special Representative and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in January 2017)

10th Street, Sinkor PO Box 2881 Monrovia, Liberia
+231 7700 2713
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African Union Mission
for Mali and Sahel (MISAHEL)



Background



The AU Liaison Office for Mali and the Sahel (MISAHEL) was created on July 14, 2014, as part of the African Union's efforts to address the situation in Mali and the broader Sahel region. The office was launched by Pierre Buyoya, the High Representative of the African Union for Mali and the Sahel and Head of MISAHEL, in Bamako, Mali. The creation of MISAHEL was a response to the growing instability and conflict in the region. The AU, through MISAHEL, aimed to play a key role in facilitating dialogue, promoting peace and security, and supporting humanitarian efforts in Mali and the Sahel. The office's first major activity was launching a humanitarian initiative called "Hampers from the Heart," which provided essential food supplies to needy families in Mali. MISAHEL also later launched a project to support education in the Gao region of Mali.

The AU Liaison Office, MISAHEL (Mission for Mali and the Sahel), has a multifaceted mandate focused on supporting peace, security, and development in the Sahel region, with a particular emphasis on Mali. This includes coordinating efforts with regional partners, monitoring the situation in Mali, and facilitating the implementation of the AU's Sahel strategy. MISAHEL's mandate, derived from the AU's broader goals for the Sahel, can be summarized as follows:

  • 1. Supporting Peace and Security: Monitoring and Reporting: MISAHEL closely monitors the political and security situation in Mali and the wider Sahel region, providing regular updates to the AU Peace and Security Council. Conflict Prevention and Resolution: The office plays a crucial role in conflict prevention, resolution, and management by coordinating with various stakeholders, including Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional Mechanisms (RMs). Counter-Terrorism Efforts: MISAHEL contributes to efforts aimed at countering terrorism and insurgency in the Sahel-Sahara region, often working within the framework of the Nouakchott Process. Implementation of Peace Agreements: MISAHEL supports the implementation of peace agreements in Mali, such as the Algiers Agreement, and works to ensure the timely execution of these agreements.
  • 2. Fostering Governance and Development: Supporting Transition: MISAHEL provides technical support to Malian institutions to facilitate the transition to a civilian-led government. romoting Good Governance: The office works to promote good governance, democracy, and human rights as foundational elements for stability and development in the region. Supporting Elections: MISAHEL provides assistance in the organization of elections, contributing to the establishment of democratic institutions. Development Initiatives: The office also engages in development projects, such as supporting education in Gao, Mali, to improve the well-being of the population and foster stability.
  • 3. Coordination and Collaboration: Working with ECOWAS: MISAHEL closely coordinates with the ECOWAS Special Envoy and Mediator to Mali to ensure a harmonized approach to addressing the challenges in Mali. Collaboration with other AU Organs: MISAHEL works with various AU organs, RECs, and regional mechanisms to implement the AU's Sahel strategy. Mobilizing Resources: The office is tasked with mobilizing the necessary resources to effectively carry out its mandate.
CONTACTS

Mr. Fulgence

Ag. Head of MISAHEL

Hamdallaye 360 Street ACI 2000 Bamako, Mali
+223 7238 8488; +223 7881 4740
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North Africa Region

African Union Liaison
Office in Libya



Background



The opening of a Liaison office in Tripoli was authorized by the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) at its 297th meeting held on 20 October 2011. In conformity with all the decisions of the relevant organs of the African Union, the mandate of the Office is to support the efforts to stabilise the situation, promote national reconciliation and facilitate the transitional process towards democratic institutions, in cooperation with the United Nations and other international partners.

The AU Liaison Office in Libya's mandate is to support efforts to stabilize the situation, promote national reconciliation, and facilitate the transition towards democratic institutions. This includes supporting Libyan-led efforts for peace and security, as well as coordinating with the UN and other international partners. The office also works to strengthen legitimate Libyan institutions and ensure the holding of free, fair, and inclusive elections.

Specifically, the AU Liaison Office's mandate involves:
  • Supporting Libyan-led peace initiatives: This includes backing the Libyan Joint Military Commission (5+5 JMC) and the implementation of the Ceasefire Agreement.
  • Promoting national reconciliation: The office supports efforts to convene a national reconciliation conference and encourages all Libyan stakeholders to participate.
  • Facilitating the transition to democratic institutions: This involves supporting the organization of Presidential and Parliamentary elections and ensuring they are free, fair, transparent, and inclusive.
  • Coordinating with international partners: The AU Liaison Office works closely with the United Nations (UN) and other relevant international actors to ensure a coordinated approach to supporting Libya.
  • Monitoring the situation and reporting to AU bodies: The office provides updates and reports on the situation in Libya to the AU Peace and Security Council and other relevant bodies.
  • Working towards the withdrawal of foreign fighters and mercenaries: In line with UN Security Council resolutions and the Libyan National Plan, the office supports the incremental and sequential withdrawal of foreign fighters, forces, and mercenaries.
  • Addressing the humanitarian situation: This includes working with partners to ensure the protection of civilians and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations, including migrants.


CONTACTS

Wahida Ayari, Tunisia

Special Representative and Head of Office (appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission in October 2016)

Relocated to Tunisia
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Partenariat

Deliver as One

Aucune institution n'est capable à elle seule de répondre à tous les enjeux de gouvernance, de paix et de paix du continent. besoins de sécurité. Les progrès réalisés jusqu'à présent ont été possibles grâce aux efforts conjoints de la Commission, des CER et des MR, des États membres, des partenaires multilatéraux et bilatéraux et des organisations de la société civile internationales, continentales et nationales. Notre capacité à remplir notre mandat de manière efficace et efficiente dépend de l'approfondissement de nos partenariats stratégiques, de la compréhension des forces et limites de chaque partenaire et maximiser les opportunités que chacun présente.
Smart partnership and cooperation to enhance global governance, peace and security organisations
In our new business model, co-creation is the hallmark of our partnerships. At the multilateral level, technocrats in the Department are working with their counterparts in other organisations, particularly the UN, in setting up joint task teams on critical elements in governance, peace and security. These joint task teams allow for collaborative analysis, horizon scanning and scenario development to guide decision makers in their organisations.

To harness the opportunities provided by the continental free trade regime to promote peace, security and stability, we collaborated with the Department of Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry and Mining, and other multilateral organisations, to organise a continental policy conference on Promoting the Peace, Security, and Development Nexus: The Promise of Regional Integration. The outcome of the policy conference offers concrete recommendations for promoting inclusive growth and development to minimise inequalities that could be mobilised to foment insecurity and proactively use the opportunities of Africa's free trade regime to promote peace and security.

"In our new business model, co-creation is the hallmark of our partnerships"

As part of our determination to use evidence­ based knowledge for policy development and implementation, we have instituted formal structures of engagement with African civil society organisations. The idea is to provide a platform to strategically interact and use civil society expertise to generate evidence­ based policy-oriented research to guide the Department's work, thereby ensuring use of the various studies being conducted.


2021

2021

United Nations


  • Significant progress has been recorded in the implementation of the Joint UN-AU Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security of April 2017 despite increasing threats to peace, security and good governance on the Continent amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes sustained policy dialogue, horizon scanning and clustered meeting, joint high-level missions, coordinated messaging including during electoral processes, and country-level coordinated action.
  • The 18th Joint Task Force in peace and security was held on 5 November 2021. The PAPS Commissioner and the UN Under Secretary Generals for the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs; Peace Operations as well as Operational Supports respectively (DPPA, DPO and DOS) discussed peace and security challenges on the Continent. Joint technical-level conflict prevention cluster meetings also held virtually with increased frequency in 2021 on country-specific situations, including in Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Sudan, Mozambique, eSwatini as well as on elections.
  • The Commissioner for PAPS and the UN USG-DPO undertook a joint mission to CAR in June 2021 , in collaboration with ECCAS and the EU. The AU and UN have also worked closely with regional organizations such as IGAD in Ethiopia, Sudan, South Sudan and Somalia. They also worked with ECOWAS for unified messaging on the situations in Mali and Guinea and are closely engaging in the Libya peace process. The Commission and the OSE-WPS collaborated with the UN to organize the annual Africa Women's Leadership Network (AWLN) Third Women Leaders Forum.
  • Through the joint project between AUC and UNDP on enhancing AU's capacities on Conflict Prevention , several programmes were implemented in line with the Project Initiation Plan (PIP). This include the CSVRA/CSVMS processes in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, Zambia and Ghana, with ongoing efforts to ensure sustained support for the implementation of the mitigation strategies as well as operationalization of peace architectures in Member States; capacities of CSOs in Eastern and Southern African regions were also enhanced on early warning; as well as the conduct of a training of trainers course by the Youth4Peace programme on "Art, Culture and Heritage" for peace, leveraging the AU theme of the year 2021.
  • The Commission also collaborated with the UN to develop its strategic documents such as policy guidelines, monitoring and reporting and accountability mechanisms for the Maputo Five-Year Work plan to operationalize the ASF. In collaboration with the RECs/RMs, as well as the African Peacekeeping Training Centres of Excellence (TCEs), the AU and UN enhance capacities of RECs' planning and management of peace operations as well as supported the operationalisation of the Continental Logistics Concept and Continental Movements Control Centre.
  • Collaboration between both institutions also facilitated the development of the training curriculum on gender mainstreaming for PSOs, the revision and harmonisation of the gender training package for AU PSOs; and the production of "She Stands for Peace" Podcast series on different thematic issues of the WPS agenda. In addition, the two organisations have worked together in the implementation of the Gender, WPS agenda, implementation of the AU Compliance Framework on the Conduct and Discipline and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; and the finalization of the AU Board of Inquiry policy for AMISOM.
  • Furthermore, the AUC Department of PAPS and the UN developed the AU Safety and Security Policy and Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) for AUC staff and installations in the field missions, as well as the AU policy on the management of recovered weapons in PSOs. Under the DOS Knowledge Experience Exchange Program (KEEP), the AU has been allocated licenses to access the Supply Chain schoolhouse, training facilities and opportunities. Medical support to AMISOM troops, including personal protective equipment and COVID-19 vaccines were enhanced.

2021

The European Union


  • The strategic partnership between the AU and EU continued to bolster and benefited from the guidance of the 2018 MoU on Peace, Security and Governance. Within the implementation of this MoU, key notable achievements were recorded. The political dialogue between the two institutions increased in frequency, scope and depth. In 2021, the Ministerial Meeting in Kigali among other things reaffirmed the need to reinforce the cooperation and work towards the effective delivery of the MoU. Furthermore, the Commissioner for PAPS engaged with EU counterparts on the strategic priorities to strengthen key partnership issues in the peace and security arena especially continuous EU support to AMISOM especially in the post-2021 period.
  • Despite the decade of flourishing engagement between the EU and the AU, concerns have been raised about the dissolution of the African Peace Facility (APF) and the creation of the European Peace Facility (EPF). The global nature of the EPF funding mechanism implies enhanced competition for resources which could potentially diminish support to the AU. Furthermore, the political role of the AU in disbursing funds from the APF to the RECs/RMs and Member States has been removed in the EPF structure; thereby allowing the EU to fund African Member States and RECs/RMs directly without consulting the AU.
  • These concerns were raised in Kigali and during the Commissioner's engagement with EU counterparts. The AU continues to call on the EU to reconsider the political nature of the EPF disbursement and to uphold the principle of responsive partnership. Looking ahead, the AU-EU Summit on 18 to 19 February 2022 is an opportunity to re-engage on these issues while strengthening the partnership.
2022

2022

Partnerships for Peace


  • Several activities were implemented to strengthen the AU's partnership with multilateral regional and subregional organisation on peace and security. Through sustained policy dialogue, joint high-level missions, coordinated messaging and country-level coordinated actions, for instance, significant progress was recorded in the implementation of the Joint UN-AU Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security. Further, in the context of AU-UN Partnership, there were regular engagements between the President of the UNSC and the Chair of the AUPSC between the AUPSC and UNSC on region-specific, as well as thematic issues.
  • Recognizing the challenge that political instability poses to sustainable development, the AU Commission was supported and joined by the UN and partners in organizing a Reflection Forum on Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa, in March 2022 in Accra, Ghana. The outcome of the Forum fed into the Malabo Declaration on Terrorism, and Unconstitutional Changes of Government adopted by the 16th Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly held on 28 May 2022, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea as well as the adoption of the Accra Declaration on Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa.

2022

Partnership for Peace


  • In partnership with the UNDP, the PAPS department established the African Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT) during the year under review. AFSIT will support countries going through complex political transitions to peacefully navigate their pathway back to more stable democratic development, with a specific focus on ensuring the inclusion of women, young people and other marginalized groups. AUC and UNDP worked to operationalize the AFSIT and, guided by the Accra Declaration and various PSC directives, articulate the specific scope, structure, programmatic interventions, and criteria for supporting transitions.
  • The AUC-PAPS and ETIM, in partnership with UNDP, UNECA, African Development Bank and Afrexim Bank, the convened the inaugural AUC Policy Conference on Promoting the Peace, Security and Development Nexus in Africa, from 25 to 27 October 2022 in Tangier, Kingdom of Morocco. The Policy Conference allowed the AUC and its partners to reflect on measures and strategies to promote development, regional integration, and peace and security. The Conference adopted the Tangier Declaration. The joint organization of the Policy Conference demonstrated strong partnership between the AUC and development partners.
2023

2023

Strengthening Partnerships for African Peace and Security


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    • The PSC and the European Union Political and Security Committee (EUPSC) held their 6th Informal Joint Seminar and the 14th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting (AJCM) and the from 2-3 May 2023, respectively, in Brussels, Belgium, to exchange views on their joint efforts to address the threats to peace and security in Africa. The Informal Joint Seminar discussed peace support operations in Africa and the global consequences of geopolitical development, while the Consultative meeting discussed the situations in the Horn of Africa, The Sahel and Lake Chad Basin and the Great Lakes Region. However, the PSC with the EUPSC did not reach commonly agreed conclusions for the second time.
    • Article 17 of the PSC Protocol provides for the PSC to cooperate and work closely with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) and other relevant international organizations on the issues of governance, peace and security in Africa. In this context, the PSC and the UN Security Council convened their 8th Informal Joint Seminar and 17th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting (AJCM) on 5 and 6 October 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and adopted a Joint Communique. The Informal Joint Seminar discussed, among others, the issue of financing AU Peace Support Operations and the Consultative Meeting discussed the situations in Sudan, the Sahel region, the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Somalia, as well as the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). While underscoring the primary responsibility of the UN Security Council for the maintenance of international peace and security, the two Councils reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to working together to address the challenges in these theatres in a coordinated manner.
    • Underscoring the importance of post-conflict and reconstruction activities in Member States emerging from conflict, the PSC convened a consultative meeting with the UN Peacebuilding Commission (UN-PBC) on 13 November 2023 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The session focused on enhancing collaboration between the two bodies and coordinating peacebuilding efforts on the continent.

2023 (continued)

  • In December 2023, the PSC and the three elected African Members of the UNSC (A3) participated at the Tenth High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa: Assisting Incoming African Members of the United Nations Security Council (A3) in Preparing to Address Peace and Security Issues on the Continent, in Oran, Algeria, pursuant to communiqué [PSC/AHG/COMM/1.(CCCXCVII)], adopted by the PSC at its 397th meeting held at the level of Heads of State and Government on 23 September 2013. Key outcomes centred on enhancing PSC-A3 cooperation in advancing and promoting Africa's agenda and interests in the UNSC agenda.
  • The PSC and A3 commemorated its 10th Anniversary and considered the Manual on Modalities for Enhancing Coordination between the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the African Members of the United Nations Security Council.
  • The Manual aims at providing guidance on how the PSC and A3 can promote and defend common African positions within the UNSC in accordance with the UN Charter, AU legal instruments and relevant decisions of the AU Policy Organs. The Conclusions of the 10th High Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, the Oran Process, have been adopted by the PSC at its 1193rd meeting of 22 January 2024, and attached herewith as Annex III.
2024

2024

Partnership for Peace
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