Report on the Activities of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for the Second Quarter of the Year 2025.

Abstract

From April to June 2025, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held 15 meetings addressing 16 agenda items including country-specific situations, regional and thematic issues. Focus areas included the transitions in Gabon and Guinea, the operational status of AUSSOM in Somalia, political instability in South Sudan and Libya, and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea. The Council also deliberated on Security Sector Reform, hate crimes, mine action, and transnational crime, emphasizing regional cooperation and sustainable peace frameworks. The PSC engaged in joint initiatives with ECOWAS and APRM, strengthening conflict prevention, governance, and human rights integration in peacebuilding. A field mission to Guinea affirmed the AU’s support for its December 2025 transition deadline. Capacity building was also prioritized through induction programs for new Committee of Experts and Military Staff Committee members. Key tasks assigned to the AU Commission: Support political transitions and constitutional processes; Strengthen early warning and conflict prevention tools; Mobilize resources for peace operations; Facilitate joint AU–RECs/RMs initiatives; Coordinate SSR, mine action, and hate crime prevention; Operationalize maritime and counter-terrorism frameworks; and Enhance AU–ACHPR collaboration and human rights integration.