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Provisional Programme of Work of The Peace and Security Council of The African Union for the Month of September 2025 Under the Chairship of the Republic of Angola
(African Union Commission, 2025-09-01) Peace and Security Council
The African Union Peace and Security Council’s provisional programme of work for September 2025, under Angola’s chairship, outlines a series of ambassadorial, ministerial, and heads of state and government (HoSG) level engagements. Key highlights include briefings on PSC activities for June–August (3 Sept), an open session on Amnesty Month (4 Sept), and preparations for joint AU-UN consultative meetings (15 Sept). The Council will also hold sessions on climate change and security (17 Sept), the situation in the Central African Republic (19 Sept), and the Sahel region (30 Sept). Major external events include the AU-CARICOM Summit (7 Sept), the Second Africa Climate Summit (8–10 Sept), and the UN General Assembly’s 80th Session High-Level Debate in New York (23–26 Sept). Special commemorations such as the Ethiopian New Year (11 Sept) and International Day of Peace (21 Sept) are noted, alongside a HoSG-level meeting in New York on conflict prevention and resolution in Africa (24 Sept).
Communiqué of the 1297th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 15 August 2025, on Consideration of the CoE Report on the Review of the AU Liaison Offices and the Draft Terms of Reference of the Peace and Security Council Sub-Committee on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development.
(2025-08-15) Peace and Security Council
At its 1297th meeting on 15 August 2025, the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) adopted the Terms of Reference for its Sub-Committee on Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD), reaffirming earlier decisions to urgently reactivate the body. The Council commended President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, AU Champion for PCRD, for his leadership, and appreciated the PSC Committee of Experts for drafting the Terms of Reference during meetings in June 2025. Stressing that the reactivation demonstrates the AU’s commitment to advancing PCRD, the PSC called for immediate operationalization of the Sub-Committee, urging Member States and stakeholders to collaborate in its work. The Sub-Committee is encouraged to assist conflict-affected states in restoring governance, rule of law, and socio-economic stability in line with AU Agenda 2063, and the Council decided to remain actively seized of the matter.
Communiqué of the 1297th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 15 August 2025, on Consideration of the Terms of Reference of the Peace and Security Council Sub-Committee on Counter Terrorism.
(2025-08-15) Peace and Security Council
The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC), at its 1297th meeting on 15 August 2025, adopted the Terms of Reference of its Sub-Committee on Counter Terrorism (CT), reaffirming previous AU and PSC decisions on the urgent need for its operationalization. The Council commended Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, AU Champion on Counter-Terrorism, for his leadership and requested the AU Commission to accelerate implementation of his recommendations. It further expressed appreciation to the PSC Committee of Experts for advancing the reactivation of PSC sub-committees, emphasized that the reactivation of the CT Sub-Committee demonstrates the AU’s firm commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism, and called on Member States and stakeholders to fully collaborate. The Council encouraged the Sub-Committee to support conflict-affected states in building resilience, enhancing regional cooperation, and implementing AU counter-terrorism instruments, and decided to remain actively seized of the matter.
Communiqué of the 1297th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council held on 15 August 2025 on the Consideration of the PSC Field Mission Report on South Sudan.
(2025-08-15) Peace and Security Council
The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC), at its 1297th meeting on 15 August 2025, adopted the report of its field mission to South Sudan, reaffirming support for the Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of the Conflict in South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and urging timely completion of the transition process leading to elections in December 2026. The council welcomed President Salva Kiir’s commitment to elections, noted progress on force unification, and called for the full participation of women and youth in peacebuilding. It expressed concern over political tensions and the detention of First Vice President Riek Machar, urging immediate release of all political detainees and initiation of high-level dialogue. The PSC appealed for de-escalation, respect for ceasefire agreements, and lifting of arms embargoes and sanctions to support security reforms. It also highlighted worsening humanitarian conditions and intercommunal violence, urging urgent action and support from partners. The AU Commission was tasked with deploying a Technical Assessment Team, mobilizing resources, and appointing a High-Level Representative to work with stakeholders towards a peaceful transition by February 2027.
Communiqué of the 1296th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council held on 13 August 2025 in an Open Session on Education in Conflict Situation in Africa.
(2025-08-13) Peace and Security Council
The AU Peace and Security Council’s 1296th open session held on 13 Aug 2025, adopted a communiqué on “Education in Conflict Situations,”. Recalling the AU’s 2024 education theme, and endorsed 2025–2034 as a decade of accelerated action. It condemned attacks on schools and the military use of education facilities, urged full respect for IHL/IHRL, and called on states to criminalize violations and accelerate domestication of the Safe Schools Declaration. Operational priorities included contingency planning, temporary learning centres and digital distance learning; integrating peace and psychosocial education; teacher training for peacebuilding; community-based initiatives to prevent radicalization; and stronger protection of children and women. The Council tasked the AUC to develop a conflict-education protection policy, issue scorecards on harmful practices (e.g., child marriage), create a matrix of AU legal frameworks with an action plan, mobilize resources via AU mechanisms, and promote innovative financing and higher domestic allocations for emergency education. The PSC commended ESTI’s contributions and decided to remain seized of the matter.
Communiqué of the 1295th meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 8 August 2025, on Consultation with the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and Africa Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) Platform/Human Rights Subcommittee.
(African Union Commission, 2025-08-07) Peace and Security Council
The AU Peace and Security Council (PSC), at its 1295th meeting on 8 August 2025, consulted with the African Governance Architecture (AGA), the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) Platform, and the Human Rights Subcommittee. The PSC recalled prior decisions establishing AGA as a platform for dialogue and underscored its role in strengthening governance, democracy, peace, and security. It stressed the need for greater alignment, harmonization, and synergies between AGA and APSA, including through the Joint Roadmap, while addressing emerging threats such as mercenaries, external interference, and illegal resource exploitation. The PSC urged Member States to ratify and implement AU Shared Values Instruments, expedite operationalization of the African Governance Facility, and integrate governance and human rights indicators into early warning systems. It further encouraged inclusivity, engagement with youth, women, and CSOs, welcomed the 13th High-Level Dialogue, and looked forward to the 5th Aswan Forum.
