Africa: Ethiopia Assumes Chairship of AU Peace and Security Council: [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has assumed the Chairship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026, marking its first time leading the Council since rejoining it in April 2025. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TRs1rJ #Ethiopia #AfricanUnion #PeaceAndSecurity #AUChairship #EthiopianLeadership

Africa: African Union - How Does It Make a Difference in Everyday Life and What Would Happen If It Didn't Exist?: [The Conversation Africa] The African Union held its 39th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2026. The two-day assembly produced the usual number of decisions and declarations across African peace and security, trade, governance and development. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TR3hbJ #AfricanUnion #Africa #PeaceAndSecurity #Governance #Trade

Africa: Nigeria Backs AU's Institutional Reforms On Peace, Security: [Premium Times] Mr Shettima also declared Nigeria's support for strengthening democratic institutions and ensuring stronger cooperation with international financial institutions and the private sector. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQzdWs #Nigeria #AUReforms #PeaceAndSecurity #Democracy #InternationalCooperation

Africa: South Africa Elected to AU Peace and Security Council: [SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has been elected to serve a two-year term on the African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQx096 #SouthAfrica #AfricanUnion #PeaceAndSecurity #AU #InternationalRelations

African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQwS1g #Somalia #AfricanUnion #UNsupport #PeaceAndSecurity #Somaliland

Africa: Tanzanian Envoy Attends AU's 48th Meeting On Continent's Development, Peace, Security: [Daily News] Addis Ababa -- TANZANIAN Foreign Affairs Minister and East African Cooperation, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo has joined other ministers from African nations in the 48th African Union Executive Council meeting underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQw2pm #Africa #AfricanUnion #PeaceAndSecurity #Development #Tanzania

South Africa will serve on the AU Peace and Security Council from April 2026. The role places the country at the centre of continental security decisions. What should this position deliver in practical terms? #SouthAfrica #AfricanUnion #PeaceAndSecurity
https://newz.africa/2026/02/12/south-africa-au-peace-security-council/?fsp_sid=1080

Africa: Sumud Alliance - 'Reasons for Suspension of Sudan's AU Membership Still Exist': [Dabanga] Addis Ababa -- A delegation from Sudan's Civil Democratic Alliance of Revolutionary Forces (Sumud) pre-empted the African summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, by holding intensive consultations with 'influential countries' in decision-making within the African Union, in addition to the 15 countries of the… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQvmlk #Africa #Sudan #AfricanUnion #PeaceAndSecurity #SumudAlliance

Africa: Seven Peace and Security Priorities for Africa in 2026: [Crisis Group] Nairobi/Brussels -- Africa is beset by trouble at home while grasping for options in dealing with today's jumbled global order. The challenges to peace and security are many. This briefing identifies seven that should top the agenda as African heads of state convene for an annual summit. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQs5hv #Africa #PeaceAndSecurity #CrisisManagement #AfricanUnion #GlobalOrder