Benin, Gabon, Lesotho, Morocco, Somalia, and South Africa are the newly appointed members, and the Ivory Coast, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Sierra Leone, and Uganda upheld their positions on the Council.

Final approval will take place at the 39AU Assembly on February 14-15.

The Peace and Security Council is the continental organization’s leading decision-making body for preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts. It oversees peace support operations, imposes sanctions when necessary, and coordinates collective responses to crises across the continent.

Upon opening of the regular session of the Executive Council, African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf acknowledged setbacks in justice, security, and political stability on the continent, as well as progress in other areas.

The AUC chief showed concern about the security crises and conflicts on the continent.

He underscored, “There have been setbacks, and progress is minimal. Mediation and good offices are slow to yield results.”

Youssouf stated that the AU Peace and Security Council is receptive to the situation and is actively working to resolve it.

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