Publication:

Communiqué of the 1248th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council, held on 28 November 2024, on Experiences and Lessons Learned in the Implementation of the PSC Mandate in Line with the AU Constitutive Act and PSC Protocol.

The Peace and Security Council (PSC), acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, reaffirmed Member States’ commitment to AU principles, including sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful dispute resolution. Concerned about rising conflicts, it urged support for displaced persons, peacebuilding, and DDR-PCRD programs. It called for full implementation of UNSC Resolution 2719 (2023) on AU-led peace support operations and enhanced financial mobilization. The PSC emphasized diplomacy, early warning systems, regional cooperation, and stronger institutional capacity. It also stressed compliance with AU instruments, conflict prevention, natural resource governance, and monitoring PSC decision implementation.