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Communiqué of the 1308th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union held on 28 October 2025, on Update on the Situation in Sudan.
(African Union Commission, 2025-10-28) Peace and Security Council
The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC), at its 1308th emergency meeting on 28 October 2025, expressed grave alarm over the atrocities and humanitarian crisis in El Fasher, Sudan, following its takeover by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The PSC strongly condemned the RSF’s violations of human rights and international humanitarian law, demanded an immediate ceasefire, and called for unrestricted humanitarian access. It warned perpetrators and external actors fueling the conflict of accountability and urged an inclusive political dialogue to end hostilities. The communiqué directed the AU Commission to coordinate with the UN, IGAD, and the Quad; tasked its sanctions subcommittee, CISSA, and AFRIPOL to identify external backers; and mandated a fact-finding mission by the AU Special Envoy on Genocide Prevention. It reaffirmed rejection of the RSF’s “parallel government,” emphasized that no military solution exists, and endorsed efforts led by President Yoweri Museveni’s Ad-hoc Committee to facilitate peace talks and a democratic transition in Sudan.
Provisional Programme of Work of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for the Month of November 2025 under the Chairship of the Republic of Cameroon.
(African Union Commission, 2025-11) Peace and Security Council
The Provisional Programme of Work (PPoW) for November 2025, under the Chairship of the Republic of Cameroon, outlines the activities for the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) focusing on peace, security, and post-conflict recovery priorities. Key activities include a Virtual Open Session on Youth, Peace, and Security in Africa (11 Nov); a Physical Informal Consultation with Member States in Political Transition—Burkina Faso, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Sudan (13 Nov); and a Virtual Session on Media, Peace, and Security (14 Nov). The PSC will also mark the Launch of the AU Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (PCRD) Awareness Week and host the 8th AU PSC–UN Peacebuilding Commission Annual Consultative Meeting (17 Nov). Other sessions include briefings on the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (19 Nov) and the Lake Chad Basin Area (21 Nov), culminating in a Physical Open Session on Children Affected by Armed Conflicts (28 Nov). The month also features external engagements; the 17th Annual PSC Retreat on Working Methods and Abuja Lessons Learned Forum, the 7th EU–AU Summit (24–25 Nov, Luanda), and the Special Summit on AU Reforms (26 Nov).
Report on the Activities of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union for the Third Quarter of the Year 2025.
(African Union Commission, 2025-09-30) PSC Secretariat
During the third quarter of 2025, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) held 19 meetings addressing 24 agenda items, covering country situations, regional developments, thematic priorities, and institutional coordination. Uganda, Algeria, and Angola served consecutively as monthly Chairs. The Council reviewed evolving crises in Somalia, Libya, Sudan, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic, emphasizing sovereignty, inclusive dialogue, ceasefires, and preparations for electoral and transitional milestones. A field mission was conducted to Juba to assess implementation of the R-ARCSS. The PSC also deliberated on the deteriorating security situation in the Sahel, rising humanitarian needs, elections in Africa, protection of children, education in conflict, climate–security dynamics, and reinforcing early warning for preventive action. Strengthening coordination with the A3, PAP, PRC, RECs/RMs, and the UN remained central to ensuring coherence and amplifying African positions. The Council advanced institutional reforms, including operationalizing sub-committees on counter-terrorism and PCRD, and endorsed reforms of AU Liaison Offices to enhance efficiency and impact. The PSC reaffirmed commitment to Silencing the Guns and predictable support for peace operations.
Report of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union on the Continental Launch and Commemoration of the 2025 Africa Amnesty Month (AAM), 2 -3 October 2025, Kampala & Jinja, Uganda.
(African Union Commission, 2025-10-02) Peace and Security Council
The continental launch and commemoration of the 9th Africa Amnesty Month (AAM) sought to raise public awareness on the objectives of the initiative and promote the voluntary surrender of illicit small arms and light weapons (SALW) to designated state authorities without fear of prosecution. It further aimed to encourage Member States to address the root causes and drivers of illicit arms proliferation through comprehensive national programs, while calling on the international community to continue supporting disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) efforts across the continent. The commemoration also emphasized the vital role of civil society in mobilizing communities to participate in the AAM and advance the broader goal of silencing the guns in Africa.
Handbook for Standardising and Enhancing the Working Documents of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission.
(African Union Commission, 2025-10) Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission.
This handbook was created amid African Union (AU) institutional reforms launched in 2018 to enhance efficiency and responsiveness to African citizens. These reforms aimed to adapt AU structures for evolving challenges, focusing on changing work culture and streamlining operations. Central to this was the African Union Commission (AUC), which underwent significant restructuring. A key outcome was the formation of the Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (D-PAPS), merging the former DPA and PSD. The handbook equips D-PAPS staff to produce high-quality, standardised documents, offering background on the AU and practical templates for work on governance, peace, and security.
Communiqué of the 1306th Meeting of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union held on 15 October 2025, on Consideration of the Emergency Situation in Madagascar.
(African Union Commission, 2025-10-15) Peace and Security Council
At its 1306th Emergency Session on 15 October 2025, the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) reviewed the situation in Madagascar following the military’s seizure of power on 14 October 2025. Recalling key AU and OAU declarations rejecting unconstitutional changes of government, the PSC condemned the coup as a grave violation of AU principles. Acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, the Council decided to suspend Madagascar from all AU activities until constitutional order is restored. It demanded the military immediately cease interference, restore civilian-led governance, and organize free, fair, and transparent elections. The PSC urged calm, national dialogue, and non-interference by external actors, and called for coordinated AU–SADC efforts, including a high-level mission to Madagascar. The PSC remains actively seized of the matter.
