OIBC - 6 : Sub-Regional Initiatives and Strategies

OIBC - 6 : Sub-Regional Initiatives and Strategies

 

OIBC - 6

OIBC 6 is a cross-cutting coalition to support the work of the SRSGs/SEs and UNCTs by providing an on-demand framework to act on cross-pillar collaboration between SRSGs/SEs working on critical political and related strategies on one hand, and RCP Regional Directors of the UNDS on the other. The objective is to spotlight cross-pillar work of the UN in Africa by bridging political, peace, security, and development streams in sub-regions where such SE/SRSGs are operating. The Co-convenor of this coalition, UN Special Envoys (SEs) and Special Representatives of the Secretary-General (SRSGs) and Head of UNOAU is working with several UN agencies on sub-regional and thematic issues in Africa

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OIBC 6

OIBC-6 was established as a cross-cutting coalition to support the work of the SRSGs/SEs and UNCTs by providing them with an on-demand framework to act on cross-pillar collaboration between SRSGs/SEs working on critical political and related strategies on one hand, and RCP Regional Directors of the UNDS on the other. The objective is to spotlight cross-pillar work of the UN in Africa by bridging political, peace, security and development streams in sub-regions where such SE/SRSGs are operating.

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Highlights of the UN Development System Reform

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Date : Jun 01, 2024


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Briefing on Peace and Security in Africa: What's In Blue

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16 17

Type : Report


Date : May 24, 2023


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Peace and Security in Africa: UN - AU Priority

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16 17

Type : Bulletin


Date : Sep 24, 2018


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Joint Communiqué: United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security Holds its Twenty Fourth Consultative Meeting.(Communiqué)

Mar 07, 2025
The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security held its Twenty Fourth consultative meeting on 17 February 2025, in Addis Ababa.
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Remarks by the UN Secretary-General at the opening of the 38th African Union Summit.(Story)

Feb 15, 2025
The partnership between the United Nations and the African Union has never been stronger. Together, we see an Africa brimming with hope and possibility.
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Time to dismantle legacies of slavery and colonialism impacting African diaspora(Story)

Nov 08, 2024
Despite progress over the past 10 years to promote and protect the human rights of Black people worldwide, racism and discrimination persist, the President of the UN General Assembly President said on Friday.
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Remarks delivered by SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga on the cooperation between the UN and the AU, Security Council, 9739th meeting(Briefing)

Oct 27, 2024
The Horn of Africa continues to be confronted with several destabilizing conflicts driven by political instability, territorial disputes and an ever-worsening humanitarian situation. Remarks delivered by SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga on the cooperation betw
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UNODC and African Union Join Forces for Second Global Coalition on Consultation on Synthetic Drug Supply Reduction in Madagascar.(Story)

Oct 25, 2024
“The easy access to these drugs has formed a vicious circle, threatening public health, causing family instability, increasing criminality and corruption financing, while providing support for terrorist activities. The fight against drugs is crucial for b
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Türk calls on Tunisia to uphold rule of law and democratic freedoms(Press Release)

Oct 15, 2024
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
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Eastern and Southern African States Commit to Strengthening Ammunition Management in Gaborone(Update)

Oct 07, 2024
The conference focused on the implementation of the Global Framework for Through-life Conventional Ammunition Management, which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2023.
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AU, UN and EU hold Fifth Trilateral Meeting in New York (News)

Sep 22, 2024
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.
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Making the ‘Pact for the Future’ a Pact for Peace | Op-ed by SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga.(Op-Ed)

Sep 21, 2024
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.
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It takes a village to cultivate a culture of Peace.(Blog)

Sep 20, 2024
The Gulf of Guinea (Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, and Togo) has faced challenges in preventing and responding to activities by violent extremist groups expanding their reach from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger.
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UNOAU contributes to a meeting to revitalize AU-UN coordination mechanisms on peace and security.(News)

Sep 16, 2024
The primary objective was to revitalize the strategic consultation and coordination mechanisms between the AU and UN in the areas of peace and security.
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Launch of the new phase of the Regional Stabilization Facility for the Lake Chad Basin(Press Release)

Aug 30, 2024
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[
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Côte d'Ivoire: Model to follow for definitive abolition of the death penalty, says Special Rapporteur(Press)

Jul 31, 2024
A UN human rights expert today welcomed Côte d'Ivoire’s ratification of the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights as a definitive and irrevocable step to abolish the death penalty in the country.
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The 11th African Standby Capacity Coordination Meeting in Dakar Focuses on Human Rights Compliance in Peace Support Operations(News)

Jul 19, 2024
The meeting focused on integrating the recently adopted AU Selection and Screening Policy into the ASC screening workflow and broader recruitment for PSOs.
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Top official warns of weakened regional security following withdrawal from West African economic bloc by Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger(story)

Jul 12, 2024
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
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Sudan: UN-hosted talks on aid relief and civilian protection to continue in Geneva(Story)

Jul 12, 2024
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.
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Greater democratic rule vital to boost security in West Africa and the Sahel.(Story)

Jul 07, 2024
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
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Data visualization tracks myriad dangers faced by refugees and migrants on land routes across Africa.(News)

Jul 05, 2024
Interactive maps, charts, photos and text detail a litany of abuses on journeys through East and West Africa and across the Sahara
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UNOAU supports ECOWAS in the development and delivery of the African Standby Force Military Pre-Deployment Training of Trainers Course(Story)

Jun 29, 2024
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.
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UNOAU-AU Joint Capacity Building Workshop, 18-20 June 2024(News)

Jun 20, 2024
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
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Putting Africa on the path to prosperity(Blog)

Jun 19, 2024
While 1.2 billion people in developing countries are projected to reach working age over the next decade, only an estimated 420 million jobs will be available to them.
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Secretary-General's message for International Day for Countering Hate Speech, 18 June, 2024(Story)

Jun 18, 2024
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.
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AUPSC COMMUNIQUÉ | 1214th Meeting on Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on the Peace and Security in Africa(Communique)

Jun 13, 2024
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’.
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Towards the Future: Youth Leadership and UN 2.0 in Malawi(Blog)

Jun 05, 2024
21st century problems require 21st century solutions. They also need next-generation trailblazers.
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Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, on the death of an aid worker in Al Fasher, North Darfur State (Statement)

May 26, 2024
This tragic incident comes when hundreds of thousands of women, men, and children in North Darfur are once again caught in the crossfire of war.
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UNOAU Participates in the 20th Anniversary Colloquium of the African Union Peace and Security Council, Dar es Salaam.(News)

May 25, 2024
The African Union (AU) marked a significant milestone commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) and Africa Day.
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Concerned by Ongoing Conflict in West Africa, Sahel, Security Council Adopts Presidential Statement Aimed at Tackling Political, Humanitarian Challenges(Press Release)

May 24, 2024
‘Members Call on Relevant Stakeholder to Engage Constructively and Fully’ With Secretary-General’s Newly Appointed Special Representative for Region
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Security Council Calls for Strengthening Africa’s Role in Addressing Global Security, Development Challenges, Adopting Presidential Statement ahead of Day-long Debate(Press Release)

May 23, 2024
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
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UNODA convenes workshop on strengthening the Biological Weapons Convention implementation in Guinea(Update)

May 23, 2024
UNODA and COMNAT-ALPC gathered thirty national stakeholders and decision makers from twenty-four national institutions to raise awareness about the implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).
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Unregulated Autonomous Weapons Systems pose risk to Africa(Article)

May 17, 2024
Ambassador Lansana Gberie of Sierra Leone warns of a new arms race that could divert important resources away from peacebuilding and sustainable development
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The United Nations-African Union Joint Task Force on Peace and Security Holds its Twenty-Third Consultative Meeting(Joint Communiqué)

Apr 16, 2024
The meeting reviewed the status of the partnership between the United Nations (UN) and the African Union (AU), with an update on the implementation of the Joint UN-AU Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security.
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Preparations gear up for the 10th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development in Addis Ababa(story)

Apr 08, 2024
Addis Ababa, 8 April 2024 (ECA) - The 10th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-10) will be held in hybrid format on 23-25 April 2024 at the headquarters of the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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UNOAU participates at the 30th Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda(News)

Apr 07, 2024
During a span of 100 days, over one million Rwandan citizens lost their lives in the Genocide committed against the Tutsi in 1994.
UNOAU | Read More
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Message for the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda(Message)

Apr 07, 2024
“On this solemn day of remembrance, let’s pledge to stand as one against all forms of hatred and discrimination.” Said UN SG Antonio Guterres
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First food aid in months reaches Darfur, yet limited humanitarian access is worsening Sudan's hunger catastrophe(News)

Apr 05, 2024
PORT SUDAN – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has managed to bring desperately needed food and nutrition supplies into Darfur, the first WFP assistance to reach the war-wracked region in months.
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Special Representative, Leonardo Santos Simão, concludes his working and solidarity visit to Burkina Faso(News)

Mar 10, 2024
Continuing his good offices efforts, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded yesterday a three-day working and solidarity visit to B
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In Yaoundé, SRSG Simão welcomes the commitment of Cameroon and Nigeria to finalize the demarcation process, reaffirms the support of the United Nations(News)

Mar 04, 2024
In his capacity as Chairman of the Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission (CNMC), the Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Leonardo Santos Simão, concluded a three-day visit to Yaoundé, Cameroon
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Acteurs et décideurs nationaux se réunissent pour faire avancer l’adhésion à la Convention sur les armes biologiques au Tchad(Update)

Feb 28, 2024
Si la Convention sur les armes biologiques peut se targuer d’une adhésion quasi universelle, douze États, dont le Tchad, n’y sont pas encore parties.
UNODA | Read More
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Communique of the 1199th meeting of the Peace and Security Council held on 6 February 2024, on Transitional Justice, Post-Conflict Peacebuilding(Communique)

Feb 13, 2024
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU), at its 1199th meeting held on 6 February 2024, on Transitional Justice, Post-Conflict Peacebuilding.
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Communiqué of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Withdrawal of Three ECOWAS Member States(Press Release)

Jan 30, 2024
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, learnt, with deep regret, the announcement of the withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from ECOWAS.
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Communiqué from Africa CDC on the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Extra Ordinary Virtual Summit of Heads of State and Government on the Cholera situation in the region(Press Release)

Jan 20, 2024
Africa CDC sensitised Heads of State and Government from the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) regarding the increase of cholera-related cases and deaths in the region.
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Pan-African Parliament President calls for peace and unity(Story)

Jan 11, 2024
“We want the Pan-African Parliament to be a parliament of the people” Fortune Charumbira, President of the Pan-African Parliament
Africa Renewal | Read More
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Challenges to democracy compound instability in West Africa: Top envoy(Story)

Jan 11, 2024
West Africa has seen shifting political sands throw up contrasting challenges over the past six months, revealing a stark contrast in the region’s journey towards democracy, the UN envoy for the region said on Thursday.
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Sudan: UN expert warns of child recruitment by armed forces(Story)

Oct 16, 2023
An independent UN human rights expert on Monday expressed concern about the increased risk of recruitment and use of children by armed forces and armed groups in Sudan, as the months-long war between rival militaries continues.
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In Disaster's Wake, Libya’s Rivals Must Finalize Electoral Laws, Special Representative Tells Security Council(Story)

Oct 16, 2023
Rival parties in Libya must mobilize through dialogue to finalize electoral laws and enable presidential and parliamentary elections to take place.
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SRSG Parfait Onanga-Anyanga briefs the UN Security Council at the 9435th meeting(News)

Oct 12, 2023
The briefing focused on cooperation between the United Nations and regional and subregional organizations in maintaining international peace and security.
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Joint Communiqué: UN-AU Joint Task Force on Peace and Security Holds Twenty-Second Consultative Meeting.(Communiqué)

Sep 25, 2023
The meeting expressed concerns on the resurgence of Coup d’Etats and military takeovers on the Continent.
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‘We Must Stay the Course to Support, Partner with Chad to Build Prosperous, Peaceful Future’, Deputy Secretary-General Tells General Assembly Event.(Press Release)

Sep 18, 2023
“As Chad embarks on the last — and most challenging — mile of the transition, we need to stay the course to support and partner with Chad to build a prosperous and peaceful future that leaves no one behind” Said Amina Mohammed.
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Security Council Committee on Libya Discusses Final Report of Panel of Experts(Press Release)

Sep 18, 2023
On 18 August 2023, the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 1970 (2011) concerning Libya held informal consultations to consider the final report of the Panel of Experts on Libya, submitted in accordance with paragraph 13 of resol
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Joint Communiqué by Fourth Trilateral Meeting of African Union, European Union and United Nations(Communiqué)

Sep 18, 2023
The three organizations expressed full solidarity with the people and authorities of Libya and Morocco, recently struck by natural disasters.
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Non-renewal of Measures Imposed by Security Council Resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali.(Press Release)

Sep 18, 2023
The Secretariat has removed from the United Nations website the list of the eight individuals on the 2374 Sanctions List.
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AU and UN sign two agreements to enhance operational partnership(News)

Sep 01, 2023
these agreements include a Memorandum of Intent Concerning Cooperation in Operational Support and a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Implementation of the Knowledge and Expertise Exchange Programme (KEEP).
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UNOAU supports AU PSOD in the PDV of Burundian and Ugandan Helicopters for ATMIS(News)

Aug 12, 2023
UNOAU staff supported the conduct of a Pre-deployment Verification (PDV) of two attack and two utility helicopters from Burundi, as well as two attack helicopters from Uganda.
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UNOAU supports the AUC FPAT in Freetown(News)

Aug 05, 2023
The UNOAU supported the African Union Commission (AUC) Formed Police Assessment Team (FPAT) in Freetown, Sierra Leone, to assess state of readiness of the Sierra Leonean Formed Police Unit (FPU) 5, prior to its deployment to the African Union Transition M
UNAOU | Read More
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Security Council Press Statement on Attack against United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali(Press Release)

Jun 09, 2023
The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack perpetrated against the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) on 9 June near Ber, in the region of Timbuktu.
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Central Africa ‘Richer in Opportunities and Resources’ than Challenges, Official Tells Security Council, Detailing Political Developments, Climate Change Impacts(Story)

Jun 05, 2023
The UN senior-most official in the subregion told the Security Council today in a briefing that touched on political developments and the impact of climate change on security.
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UNOAU Participates in the Third Meeting of the Expanded Mechanism for the Resolution of the Sudan Conflict(Story)

May 31, 2023
The meeting presented amongst others, the next steps towards an inclusive, Sudanese owned process, that would end the fighting and put Sudan on the path to a democratic, civilian-led government
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AUPSC Communiqué |1156th Meeting on the Situation in Sudan on 27 May 2023(Communiqué)

May 27, 2023
With deep concern, the Council strongly condemned the senseless and unjustified conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces
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African Union-Led Peace Support Operations Need Predictable, Adequate, Sustainable Support, Speakers Stress to Security Council(Story)

May 25, 2023
In light of a demonstrably inadequate current international peace architecture, senior officials from both the United Nations and the African Union discussed how best to leverage the latter organization’s regional expertise to address current and future c
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Africa Day 2023: UN Secretary-General’s Message(Story)

May 25, 2023
“Africa’s dynamism is unstoppable; its potential is breathtaking, from the vibrancy of its huge number of young people to the possibilities of free trade” António Guterres.
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SRSG To the AU and Head of UNOAU Attends High-Level Policy Dialogue on Africa’s Post-Cold War Security Architecture(Story)

May 20, 2023
The dialogue took account of shifting trends and threats following the 1992 publication of UNSG Boutros-Ghali’s Agenda for Peace, and is in anticipation of UNSG Guterres’s pending publication of a New Agenda for Peace. Academics
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UNOAU Provides Technical Support to the AU in the Delivery of a Course On ‘Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning’(Story)

May 19, 2023
The aim of the course was to expose participants to various monitoring and evaluation tools to make them more accountable in the implementation of AU peace support operations’ (PSO) mandates.
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UNOAU and Amani Africa Hold Policy Dialogue ‘Towards a Renewed AU-UN Partnership: Financing of African Union-led Peace Support Operations’(Story)

May 10, 2023
The policy dialogue focused on the options of financing AU-led PSOs laid out in the SG’s report as well as the next steps with regards to the use of UN-assessed contributions.
UNOAU | Read More
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