The Peace and Security Council of the African Union held a meeting on Tuesday under the presidency of Nigeria, devoted to examining the latest developments in the humanitarian situation on the continent and to studying the issue of “refugees, internally displaced persons and humanitarian aid in Africa”. “, as a fundamental pillar of the peace and security system.
The Council underlined the importance of strengthening coordination and collective action in order to address the growing flows of displaced people, induced by armed conflicts, terrorism, economic crises and climate change, also emphasizing the need to guarantee comprehensive protection to civilians as well as humanitarian workers, and to facilitate safe access, rapid and unhindered relief aid to disaster areas in Africa. As such, the AU Commission on the Humanitarian Situation in Africa reported, in its report for 2025, nearly 45 million forced displacement on the continent, including 10 to 12 million refugees and asylum seekers, and 32 to 35 million internally displaced persons. internal.
Furthermore, the PSC welcomed the continued continental efforts aimed at making the “African Humanitarian Agency (AHA)” operational, highlighting the historic role and the momentum of solidarity demonstrated by the countries hosting refugees, despite the growing challenges on the plans. development and security, while calling for rigorous compliance with fundamental legal instruments and relevant AU conventions.
At the end of the work, the Council called for “the establishment of sustainable solutions to support humanitarian action in Africa”, while reinforcing the principle of equitable sharing of burdens and responsibilities. He also insisted on addressing the root causes of displacement and refugee situations through conflict prevention, mediation and peacebuilding mechanisms, while continuing to present periodic reports to monitor developments in the humanitarian situation and displacement trends. Member States have also proposed a set of recommendations and strategic approaches in this area, which should appear in the official communiqué to be published by the Council on this vital issue, in order to guide future continental humanitarian policies.
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