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Press Statement of the 1310th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 11 November 2025, an Open Session on Migration, Youth, Peace and Security in Africa.
(African Union Commission, 2025-11-11) Peace and Security Council
The AU Peace and Security Council held its 1310th open session on 11 November 2025 in Addis Ababa, focusing on the interlinkages between Migration, Youth, Peace and Security in Africa. The meeting recalled past AU decisions on migration and youth, emphasising the urgent need to address root causes of irregular migration including unemployment, exclusion and poverty which heighten youth vulnerability to radicalization and forced migration. Council commended ongoing progress in developing Youth, Peace and Security National Action Plans, praised AU Champions and Youth Ambassadors for continued advocacy, and encouraged deeper collaboration among RECs/RMs, AYAPs, and AU-IOM youth networks. The Council stressed youth-focused migration governance, reintegration programmes, human rights protection, education for peace, and resource mobilization including a Youth Mobility Fund and requested a comprehensive study to support coordinated action on migration and youth peacebuilding, reaffirming commitment to remain actively engaged on the matter.
Provisional Programme of Work of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for the Month of December 2025 under the Chairship of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire.
(African Union Commission, 2025-12-01) Peace and Security Council
The Provisional Programme of Work (PPoW) for December 2025, under the Chairship of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, outlines several key engagements of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC). The month opens with the High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa (Oran Process) to support incoming A3 members (1–2 Dec). On 8 December, the PSC will hold an Ambassadorial virtual session on the situation in Somalia and AUSSOM operations, followed by a briefing on the Continental Early Warning and Security Outlook—covering CISSA, AFRIPOL, and AUCTC—and a review of the draft conclusions of the 12th High-Level Seminar (9 Dec). Informal consultations with countries in transition are scheduled for 11 December (in-person). The Council will also consider the Report of the Commission on the MNJTF mandate (15 Dec) and receive a virtual update on the situation in Sudan (16 Dec). Additionally, Committee of Experts (CoE) meetings will review the Draft Report on the State of Peace and Security in Africa and PSC Activities for 2025 (date to be confirmed)
Communiqué of the 1315th Meeting (Emergency) of the Peace and Security Council, held on 28 November 2025, on the Consideration of the Emergency Situation in Guinea-Bissau.
(African Union Commission, 2025-11-28) Peace and Security Council
The AU Peace and Security Council, meeting in an emergency session on 28 November 2025, strongly condemned the 26 November 2025 military coup in Guinea-Bissau, rejecting it as an unconstitutional change of government in violation of AU norms, and immediately suspended the country from all AU activities until constitutional order is restored. The Council demanded the unconditional release of detained electoral officials and political actors, urged ECOWAS, CPLP, the UN and other partners to support a rapid return to constitutional governance, and called on the military to allow completion of the electoral process and respect the will of the people. It endorsed ECOWAS decisions, warned of targeted sanctions if the junta continues interfering in political processes, and commended the peaceful conduct of citizens during the elections. The AU also directed its Commission to strengthen coordination with ECOWAS, enhance stabilization support, protect observers, and establish a monitoring mechanism, while agreeing to hold a high-level PSC meeting on the resurgence of military coups at the AU Summit in February 2025.
Joint Statement of the 8th Annual Consultative Meeting Between the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) and the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (UN PBC), 17 November 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
(African Union Commission, 2025-11-17) AUPSC-UNPBC
The AU PSC and UN PBC held their 8th Annual Consultative Meeting on 17 November 2025 in Addis Ababa, reaffirming strengthened cooperation in peacebuilding. They reviewed progress since 2024, commended the AU’s PCRD Awareness Week, and emphasized national ownership, regional cooperation, gender equality, youth engagement, and community-based approaches. Both sides highlighted the need for predictable peacebuilding financing, welcomed AU Peace Fund Window II initiatives, and stressed collaboration on WPS and youth agendas. They noted key peacebuilding efforts in South Sudan, the Sahel, and the Lake Chad Basin, and urged support for P-DDRCS programmes in the DRC. The parties committed to enhancing coordination, information exchange, and alignment with AU-UN frameworks, agreeing to continue regular high-level engagement and to meet again in 2026.
Communiqué of the 1313th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 20th November 2025, on Briefing on the Situation in the Republic of Madagascar.
(African Union Commission, 2015-11-20) Peace and Security Council
The Communiqué from the AU Peace and Security Council’s 1313th meeting addresses the political situation in Madagascar, recalling earlier AU and OAU decisions on unconstitutional changes of government and reaffirming support for Madagascar’s sovereignty and democratic aspirations. It commends the efforts of AU envoys and leadership in mediating the crisis, urges Malagasy authorities to address longstanding political and institutional challenges through inclusive dialogue, and calls for the development of a consensual and time-bound transition roadmap. The Council stresses the importance of coordination between the AU, SADC and the Indian Ocean Commission, urges the release of political prisoners and respect for human rights, and calls for greater involvement of youth and women in the transition process. It further encourages Member States and partners to support humanitarian needs, constitutional reforms, and election preparations, while reinforcing AU institutional capacity on the ground ahead of a planned 2026 field mission. The Council concludes by deciding to remain actively seized of the matter.
Communiqué of the 1312th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 17 November 2025, on the Launch of the African Union Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Awareness Raising Week.
(African Union Commission, 2025-11-17) Peace and Security Council
The Communiqué of the AU Peace and Security Council’s 1312th meeting highlights the Council’s reaffirmed commitment to advancing Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) across Africa, recalling past decisions and emphasizing the importance of inclusive, people-centered, and peace-building efforts. It welcomes the Chairperson’s annual PCRD report, commends Egypt’s leadership as AU Champion on PCRD, and acknowledges progress made through initiatives such as Youth Leadership in Reconstruction and Peacebuilding, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) guidelines, and country-level interventions by the PCRD Centre. The PSC urges stronger partnerships especially with African financial institutions and calls for increased resources to strengthen the Centre’s operations, including the transition to its new headquarters in Egypt’s New Capital. It further encourages Member States to integrate PCRD into national education curricula, extend the PCRD Awareness Week to a month starting 2026, and maintain active engagement with the High-Level Working Group to sustain peace, resilience, and development across post-conflict societies.
