African Union welcomes resolution deepening UN–AU cooperation on peace, development
The resolution also commits $50 million(about Sh6.46 billion) annually in UN-assessed contributions for the Peacebuilding Fund starting January 2025, while encouraging member states to increase voluntary contributions.
The African Union (AU) has welcomed the unanimous adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two organisations to advance peace, security, and sustainable development across Africa.
The resolution, adopted at United Nations Headquarters in New York during the Assembly’s seventy-ninth session, lays out a comprehensive framework for closer collaboration between the United Nations and the AU.
More To Read
- AU, IGAD and UN urged to push Sudan rivals back to negotiations amid worsening conflict
- Kenya, Uganda named key transit hubs in South Sudan smuggling networks – UN report
- Explainer: What is the UN General Assembly and details of what is discussed there
- IOM reopens Khartoum office after two years of conflict in Sudan
- African Union Day 2025: AU calls for renewed commitment to 'Agenda 2063'
- Kenya secures Sh958 million refunds for KDF in Somalia amid donor uncertainty
It commits to supporting African Union–led peace support operations on a case-by-case basis with clear, prioritised mandates, joint planning with host countries, and realistic exit strategies.
AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf hailed the move as an important milestone.
"This resolution is a strong endorsement of Africa's leadership and of the vital partnership between the UN and AU in advancing peace, security, and sustainable development. Together, we will translate this commitment into concrete action that delivers for Africa's people and contributes to global stability," said Mahmoud.
The resolution also commits $50 million(about Sh6.46 billion) annually in UN-assessed contributions for the Peacebuilding Fund starting January 2025, while encouraging member states to increase voluntary contributions. It emphasises nationally driven priorities in peacebuilding and reaffirms the AU’s primary role in identifying and directing strategies for sustaining peace.
It emphasises nationally driven priorities in peacebuilding and reaffirms the AU’s primary role in identifying and directing strategies for sustaining peace.
Other key elements include strengthened cooperation on counter-terrorism between the UN Office of Counter-Terrorism and the AU Commission, support for the African Union Centre for Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development in Cairo, and deeper collaboration on arms control, including Africa Amnesty Month.
Gender equality and youth inclusion are highlighted, with calls to advance the women, peace, and security agenda under Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) and to expand youth participation in peace and security decision-making under resolution 2250 (2015).
The Assembly also welcomed the adoption of the second 10-year implementation plan (2024–2033) of Agenda 2063, urging global partners to align support with Africa’s priorities, accelerate sustainable development, and leverage transformative technologies to close the continent’s digital divide.
Top Stories Today
