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.

Abstract

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.