Africa: Nigeria Assumes Leadership of AU Peace and Security Council

Africa: Nigeria Assumes Leadership of AU Peace and Security Council

Nigeria is the only AU member state to have served continuously since its establishment in 2004.

Egypt Contributions to Peace and Security During its Presidency of the AU Peace and Security Council in February 2026

As Egypt concluded its two-year membership of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) in March 2026, one challenge was prominent: the need to preserve and strengthen the African nation-state, This is in an environment in which African countries continue to grapple with pressing peace and security issues.