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“The Group remains deeply concerned over the illicit trade, transfer, manufacture, possession, diversion and circulation of Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs), in many regions of the world, particularly on the African continent. The African Group highlights the need to establish and maintain controls over private ownership of small arms and calls on all States to ensure that the supply of Small Arms and Lights Weapons (#SALWs) are limited only to Governments, or to entities duly authorized by the Governments of recipient states, and to also implement legal restrictions and prohibitions preventing the illicit trade. #SiliecingTheGuns “
Mr. Mohammed L. Mahmud, First Committee Coordinator, #Nigeria 🇳🇬 Mission to @UN, at the #UNGA81 Thematic Debate of the 1st Committee: Conventional Weapons Cluster .
#Agenda2063 #Agenda2030
Today, the African Group held an election officers’ consultation and training session on the e-portal for candidates in the international system, strengthening readiness and supporting a smooth, transparent process.
The training took place in the Mandela Conference Hall of the Permanent Observer Mission of the @_AfricanUnion to the @UN in New York.
#Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant
The #AfricanUnionAtUN hosted an informal consultation between the #AUPSC and the #A3Plus, co-chaired by the #PSC Chairperson for October, H.E. Amb. Churchill Ewumbe-Monono, PR of #Cameroon 🇨🇲 to the #AU, and the #A3 Coordinator, H.E. Amb. Aboubakar Dahir Osman, PR of #Somalia🇸🇴 to the #UN, with the facilitation of H.E. Amb. Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner @AUC_PAPS. The #AUPSC and #A3Plus reviewed preparations for today's 9th Annual Consultative Meeting between the #PSC and the #PBC, the 11th Informal Joint Seminar on 22 October, and the 20th Annual Joint Consultative Meeting between the #AUPSC and the #UNSC on 23 October (#AJCM).
#AUUNCooperation #AfricaAtUN #Agenda2063
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Communiqué du Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine à l’occasion de la journée africaine des Droits de l’homme.
À l’occasion de la Journée africaine des droits de l’homme, le Président de la Commission de l’Union africaine, S.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, @ymahmoudali réaffirme l’attachement de l’Union africaine aux valeurs de dignité humaine, de justice, d’égalité et de respect des droits de l’homme et des libertés fondamentales, conformément aux principes consacrés par les instruments de l’Union africaine.
Cette année revêt une importance particulière, puisqu’elle marque le 40e anniversaire de l’entrée en vigueur de la Charte africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples, qui constitue un pilier essentiel de l’architecture africaine des droits de l’homme. Le Président de la Commission salue les avancées réalisées au cours des quatre dernières décennies grâce aux efforts conjoints des États membres, des institutions africaines et de l’ensemble des acteurs concernés. Il souligne la richesse de la vision portée par la Charte, qui établit un équilibre entre les droits individuels, les droits des peuples et les devoirs envers la communauté.
Le Président de la Commission rend hommage à la contribution précieuse de la Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples, de la Cour africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples et du Comité africain d’experts sur les droits et le bien-être de l’enfant. Il souligne l’importance de poursuivre et de renforcer la coopération entre les États membres et ces institutions, dans le respect de leurs mandats respectifs, afin de consolider les acquis et de favoriser la mise en œuvre effective des instruments africains relatifs aux droits de l’homme.
Dans un contexte continental marqué par des dynamiques et des défis divers, le Président de la Commission rappelle que la paix, la stabilité, la démocratie, l’État de droit et le respect des droits de l’homme se renforcent mutuellement. Il encourage la poursuite des efforts collectifs en faveur de la protection des populations, de l’accès à la justice, de la promotion de l’égalité et de l’amélioration des conditions de vie de tous les Africains, notamment par la réalisation progressive des droits économiques, sociaux et culturels.
Le Président de la Commission réaffirme l’engagement de l’Union africaine à accompagner les États membres et les institutions africaines dans la promotion et la protection des droits de l’homme, en cohérence avec les aspirations de l’Agenda 2063 : « L’Afrique que nous voulons ». Quarante ans après l’entrée en vigueur de la Charte, cette célébration constitue une occasion privilégiée de renouveler notre engagement collectif, de valoriser les progrès accomplis et de renforcer notre coopération afin que les principes et les droits qu’elle consacre contribuent toujours davantage au bien-être, à la dignité et à l’épanouissement de tous les peuples africains.
Lire @ au.int/fr/pressreleases/2026…
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Africa is ready
In just 10 days, the world's best young athletes will gather in Senegal for the Youth Olympic Games, bringing together talent, determination and the spirit of sporting excellence.
For the first time, the Olympic Games come to African soil, marking a historic milestone for African sport and a celebration of the continent's youth. #TeamAfrica
Stay tuned on olympics.com/en/dakar-2026
#Dakar2026 #Olympics #YouthOlympics
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📢Happening now
The Annual Consultative Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council and the UN Peacebuilding Commission is under way.
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#AUPSC #Peacebuilding #PBC
#HappeningNow at the @UN headquarters in New York: 9th Annual Consecutive Meeting of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) and United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) to discuss ways to strengthen African-led prevention and peacebuilding .
The meeting aims to advance AU-PSC–PBC cooperation on African-led peacebuilding and discuss how #RECs/#RMs with statutory mandates in the areas of peace and security can help Member States develop voluntary national prevention strategies and strengthen resilience to conflict risks.
#AUPSC #PBC #Agenda2063.
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The #AfricaHumanRightsDay, marks the anniversary of the #AfricanCharter on Human and People’s Rights entry into force, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening #Africa’s human rights system. This year through this commemoration, the @_AfricanUnion calls for renewed collective action to uphold the principles of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, strengthen accountability and advance a continent where dignity, justice and fundamental freedoms are respected for all.
#AfricanAtUN #Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant
Amb. Mohamed Edrees, Permanent Observer of the @AfricanUnionUN, met with @AmbMKimani, ASG for Africa in the Departments of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs and Peace Operations @UNDPPA . They exchanged views on the AU–UN partnership in peace and security, the #A3 in the Security Council and the implementation of #resolution2719. The AU Permanent Observer welcomed Ambassador Kimani to his new role and his readiness to increase cooperation between the two offices.
“ The African Group stresses the importance of the prevention of an arms race in outer space through a legally binding instrument that would complement the international legal framework in a manner that allows for the equal exploration of outer space based on the principles of non-appropriation and peaceful uses of outer space in conformity with the five United Nations Treaties governing space activities, in particular, the 1967 Treaty on Principles Governing the activities of States in the exploration and the use of outer space, including the Moon and other celestial bodies. The African Group recalls the adoption of the African Space Policy and Strategy and regards it as an important Policy framework towards the realization of an African Outer Space Programme within the framework of Agenda 2063 of the African Union.”
H. E Amb. Penda Naanda, PR of #Namibia to the @UN, on behalf of the #AfricanGroupUN, at the #UNGA81 Thematic Debate of the First Committee: Outer Space ( Disarmament Aspect).
#Agenda2063 #Agenda2030.
“The African Group attaches great importance to an independent, credible, impartial, transparent, and professionalized administration of justice within the United Nations at the core of which lies an effective independent judicial system, to tackle administrative disputes while appreciating the close connection between an effective internal justice system and the organization’s immunity from legal processes.
The Group unequivocally underscores that an effective dispute resolution mechanism under the United Nations should be anchored solely on relevant laws, ensuring equal protection for all while also safeguarding the inherent rights of all personnel, promoting accountability and the values of integrity that underpins the establishment of the United Nations.”
Mr. Onesime Alain Ndi Bitan, Coordinator of the 6th Committee, #Cameroon Mission @UN, on behalf of the #AfricanGroupUN, at the #UNGA81 on “Administration of Justice at the United Nations .”
#Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #Agenda2030
“We note the African Union Peace and Security Council’s field mission and continued engagement. We welcome its reaffirmation of Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity; the preservation of State institutions; and an African-led, Sudanese-owned political process. The A3 supports the Sudanese National Initiative for Peace as a framework for reconciliation, and encourages its inclusive implementation in alignment with the AU Roadmap. We firmly reject all parallel governance structures that undermine Sudan’s sovereignty, unity, or national institutions.”
Professor Ahmed Botan Dhakkar Senior Advisor at #PermanentMission of @SomaliaAtUN, delivering a joint statement on behalf of the #A3 on Meeting on Sudan and South Sudan- Security Council, 10245th meeting.
#A3AtTheUN #AfricaAtTheUN #Agenda2063
“Regional and international initiatives should complement UN-led mediation. We encourage UN coordination with the African Union, League of Arab States and neighbouring States, supporting national reconciliation and victims’ rights.
The A3 looks forward to constructively engaging the upcoming mandate renewal of UNSMIL in order to preserve the core responsibilities and provide adequate resources for the mission. Reporting should enable the Council to assess implementation and address obstacles with a united approach.”
— H.E. Amb. Lewis G. Brown II, #PR of @LibMissionUN🇱🇷, delivering a joint statement on behalf of the #A3 on The situation in Libya- Security Council, 10242nd meeting.
#A3AtTheUN #AfricaAtTheUN #Agenda2063
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📢Tomorrow will be the 2026 #AUPSC–PBC Annual Consultative Meeting.
🗓️ 21 October 2026
🕐2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
📍ECOSOC Chamber
🔗Follow live on UN TV: webtv.un.org/en/asset/k13/k1…
#Peacebuilding #PBC
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The discussion will focus on:
1⃣Strengthening follow-up to the AU PSC–PBC partnership
2⃣Regional peacebuilding and prevention approaches
3⃣Financing and partnerships
“The African Group remains encouraged by the continued efforts of Working Group to develop balanced and inclusive reforms of investor-State dispute settlement. African consistently advocated for reforms that improve accessibility, affordability, legitimacy, while preserving the sovereign right of States to regulate in pursuit of legitimate public policy objectives. We support continued efforts towards practical solutions addressing the concerns of developing countries, including through
mediation,
capacity-building.
The African Group further UNCITRAL's increasing attention to the lege' dimensions of digital transformation. As Africa. economies embrace digital commerce and paperless trade, harmonized legal standards governing electronic transactions, digital assets, electronic transferable records and interoperable digital trade systems
facilitating Cross-border African businesses, particularly micro, small and medium-sized
effectively in global value chains.”
Mr. Onesime Alain Ndi Bitan, Coordinator of the 6th Committee, Cameroon Mission @UN, on behalf of the #AfricanGroupUN, at the #UNGA81 on “United Nations Commission on International Trade Law ( #UNCITRAL) ”
#Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant #Agenda2030
H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Fathi Edrees, Permanent Observer of the @_AfricanUnion to the @UN, met with H.E. Ambassador Tenzin Rondel Wangchuk, Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of #Bhutan to the United Nations.
They exchanged views on cooperation among developing countries in advancing the sustainable development goals and addressing shared development priorities.
The AU Permanent Observer welcomed the interest expressed by the Permanent Representative of the Kingdom of Bhutan in promoting the relations between his country with the African countries and the AU Commission.
#Agenda2063 #TheAfricaWeWant
This week, the @AfricanUnionUN in New York hosted and contributed to high-level engagements to strengthen #AUUNCooperation.
The engagements which were held from October 13 to 16 , 2026, included four days of technical consultations by the AU–UN Joint Task Force on #UNSCR2719, focused on operationalizing the resolution across four workstreams: joint planning, financing, mission support and compliance. Participants also exchanged on the preparations for a joint tabletop exercise.
The @AfricanUnionUN hosted the opening session of a series of four policy dialogues on #AU–@UN cooperation and contributed to discussions on political missions and peace operations, climate security, and the protection of civilians, particularly women and children.
Bringing together Member States, multilateral and bilateral institutions, and think tanks from New York and beyond, these engagements reaffirmed a shared commitment to African leadership and ownership, a stronger and more effective AU–UN partnership, and sustainable peace and security across #Africa.
#AfricaAtUN #Agenda2063 #Agenda2030 #AUUN
“The African Group supports the principle of complete nuclear disarmament as prerequisite for maintaining international peace and security. (…). The Group maintains that, achieving the total elimination of nuclear weapons should be the overall objective of the United Nations.
The Group wishes to express its deep concern over the resistance by the nuclear-weapon States to accomplish the total elimination of their nuclear arsenals, in accordance with their legal obligations and undertakings under Article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). (…). The total elimination of nuclear weapons remains the only absolute guarantee against their use or threat of use. In this context, the Group reiterates the urgent need for our planet to be free of nuclear weapons, as their presence constitutes a grave threat to international peace and security and an existential threat to humanity.”
H.E. Amb. Penda Naanda, PR of #Namibia 🇳🇦 to the @UN, on behalf of the #AfricanGroupUN at the #UNGA81 Thematic Debate of the First Committee on Nuclear Weapons
#Agenda2063 #Agenda2030 #TheAfricaWeWant
