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Africa: Security Council Briefed On Progress in UN-AU Partnership for Peace

todayOctober 3, 2024

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Despite the significant peace and security challenges facing Africa, there are reasons to be hopeful, the head of the UN Office to the African Union (UNOAU) told ambassadors at the Security Council on Wednesday, urging their continued focus on the continent.

Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union, highlighted “encouraging developments” that are fueling optimism.

“These include Africa’s resilient people and resourceful women and youth, their stated preference for democratic rule against all odds, the recently gained G20 membership, and the newly adopted Pact for the Future” he explained.

“Knowing the special attention this Council gives to Africa, I have every reason to believe that we will all choose hope over despair, and rally around a partnership that is purposeful, smarter and grounded in a fairer global environment,” he added.

A dependable partnership

Briefing the Security Council as regular part of its agenda on UN-AU cooperation, the Special Representative informed members about ongoing collaboration with the African Union (AU), including through the AU Peace and Security Council.

This collaboration includes monthly coordination meetings, joint briefings, informal discussions, and retreats. It also includes working-level collaboration that continues to be a major feature of the partnership, allowing for joint analysis and planning, he said.

Mr. Onanga-Anyanga also praised the AU leadership, including Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, who is nearing the end of his term, for their commitment to the partnership.