Türk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms
Stories & Blogs OHCHROct 15, 2024(Press Release )UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk called on the Tunisian authorities to protect the country’s democratic processes and uphold fundamental freedoms after a presidential campaign marred by a crackdown on the opposition, independent activists and journalists
AU, UN and EU hold Fifth Trilateral Meeting in New York
Stories & Blogs UNOAUSep 22, 2024(News )The principals discussed peace, development and humanitarian efforts in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes region, with a particular focus on how to scale up humanitarian and development support to fragile contexts.
UNOAU contributes to a meeting to revitalize AU-UN coordination mechanisms on peace and security.
Stories & Blogs UNOAUSep 16, 2024(News )The primary objective was to revitalize the strategic consultation and coordination mechanisms between the AU and UN in the areas of peace and security.
Launch of the new phase of the Regional Stabilization Facility for the Lake Chad Basin
Stories & Blogs UNDPAug 30, 2024(Press Release )The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), along with national and international partners, are pleased to announce the launch of a new phase for the Regional Stabilization Facility (RSF) in the Lake Chad Basin[
The 11th African Standby Capacity Coordination Meeting in Dakar Focuses on Human Rights Compliance in Peace Support Operations
Stories & Blogs UNOAUJul 19, 2024(News )The meeting focused on integrating the recently adopted AU Selection and Screening Policy into the ASC screening workflow and broader recruitment for PSOs.
Data visualization tracks myriad dangers faced by refugees and migrants on land routes across Africa.
Stories & Blogs UNHCRJul 05, 2024(News )Interactive maps, charts, photos and text detail a litany of abuses on journeys through East and West Africa and across the Sahara
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
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