Top official warns of weakened regional security following withdrawal from West African economic bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger
Stories & Blogs UNJul 12, 2024(story )Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger’s decision to pull out of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) “even as terrorism and transnational organized crime remain a pervasive threat”, will be damaging to regional relations all round, said the UN’s
Sudan: UN-hosted talks on aid relief and civilian protection to continue in Geneva
Stories & Blogs UNJul 12, 2024(Story )UN-led talks between Sudan's warring parties were set to continue in Geneva on Friday to advance discussions on humanitarian aid and civilian protection, with “possible local ceasefires” being a means to that end.
Greater democratic rule vital to boost security in West Africa and the Sahel.
Stories & Blogs UNJul 07, 2024(Story )Democratic and responsible governance is needed to counter ongoing insecurity in West Africa and the Sahel, the UN Special Representative for the subregion told the Security Council
UNOAU supports ECOWAS in the development and delivery of the African Standby Force Military Pre-Deployment Training of Trainers Course
Stories & Blogs UNOAUJun 29, 2024(Story )In collaboration with the British Peace Support Team, UNOAU supported ECOWAS in the development and delivery of a Military Pre-Deployment Training of Trainers Course in Accra, Ghana.
UNOAU-AU Joint Capacity Building Workshop, 18-20 June 2024
Stories & Blogs UNOAUJun 20, 2024(News )UNOAU and the African Union Commission, PAPs department, jointly organized a training workshop aimed at building the capacity of Civil Society Organizations in Africa to enhance the achievement of gender-responsive elections, in the upcoming elections
Secretary-General's message for International Day for Countering Hate Speech, 18 June, 2024
Stories & Blogs UNOAUJun 18, 2024(Story )Hate speech is a marker of discrimination, abuse, violence, conflict, and even crimes against humanity. We have seen this play out from Nazi Germany to Rwanda, Bosnia and beyond.
AUPSC COMMUNIQUÉ | 1214th Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Peace and Security in Africa
Stories & Blogs UNOAUJun 13, 2024(Communique )AU Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) dedicated its 1214th meeting to a discussion on ‘Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on Peace and Security in Africa’.
UNOAU Participates in the 20th Anniversary Colloquium of the African Union Peace and Security Council, Dar es Salaam.
Stories & Blogs UNOAUMay 25, 2024(News )The African Union (AU) marked a significant milestone commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) and Africa Day.
Concerned by Ongoing Conflict in West Africa, Sahel, Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Aimed at Tackling Political, Humanitarian Challenges
Stories & Blogs UNMay 24, 2024(Press Release )‘Members Call on Relevant Stakeholder to Engage Constructively and Fully’ With Secretary-General’s Newly Appointed Special Representative for Region
Security Council Calls for Strengthening Africa’s Role in Addressing Global Security, Development Challenges, Adopting Presidential Statement ahead of Day-long Debate
Stories & Blogs UNMay 23, 2024(Press Release )As speakers debated the intricate and complex dynamics between peace and development in those States and across their continent, the Security Council unanimously adopted a presidential statement aimed at strengthening the role of African countries in addr