Egypt assumes AU Peace and Security Council presidency in February with focus on Sudan, Somalia - Dailynewsegypt

Egypt assumes AU Peace and Security Council presidency in February with focus on Sudan, Somalia - Dailynewsegypt

Egypt will assume the presidency of the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council on Feb. 1, with a primary focus on addressing the ongoing conflicts in Sudan and Somalia. The one-month presidency comes at a time of increasing security, political, and developmental challenges across the continent, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs said in a statement. Cairo plans to host informal ministerial-level c…

Egypt to assume presidency of AUPSC on Feb 1

Egypt will assume the presidency of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) starting February 1 for a month. According to a press statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs, Egypt’s chairmanship comes at a critical time, as Africa faces mounting security, political and development challenges. Complex regional and international circumstances require strengthened cooper…