Peace and Security Department
This collection contains documents held at the Peace and Security Department.
The mandate of the Peace and Security Department (PSD) is to support the Peace and Security Council (PSC) in carrying out its responsibilities as provided for under the protocol relating to the establishment of the AU Peace and Security Council. The other aspect of the mandate of the PSD is to support the efforts of the Commission, which are aimed at supporting the promotion of peace, security and stability on the African continent. This collections will be of interest to all our stakeholders, partners, policy makers, researchers as well as all those interested in the areas of peace, security and stability in the African continent.
The collection is managed by Documentalists Terence Odongo (Odongot@africa-union.org) and Ivan Majoro (MajoroI@africa-union.org) from PSD.
Recent Submissions
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African Union Strategy for a Better Integrated Border Governance
(African Union Commission,, 2020-06)The African Union Strategy for Integrated Border Governance (AUBGS) is an instrument developed to use borders as vectors to promote peace, security and stability, and to improve and accelerate integration through effective ... -
AU Youth for Peace Africa (Y4P) Program validates the Continental Framework on Youth, Peace and Security and Study on the Roles and Contributions of Youth to Peace and Security
(African Union Commission, 2019-10-29)Press Release: Accra, 29 October 2019: The Youth for Peace Africa (Y4P) Program of the African Union Commission, managed by its Peace and Security Department, reviewed and validated the draft Continental Framework on Youth, ... -
10ème Retraite de Haut Niveau sur la Paix et la Sécurité en Afrique Thème : Gouvernance du secteur de la sécurité en Afrique Djibouti, 29-30 Octobre 2019
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-10-30)Discours: Allocution d’ouverture de Son Excellence Ambassadeur Smail Chergui Commissaire à la Paix et à la Sécurité de l’Union Africaine. 10ème Retraite de Haut Niveau sur la Paix et la Sécurité en Afrique Thème : Gouvernance ... -
Gender Bite Six: Conflict-related gender issues
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-09)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical application ... -
Gender Bite Five: Sex-disaggregated data and gender-sensitive indicators
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-08)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical application ... -
AU Peace Support Operations:No Development without Peace and Security
(African Union, 2019-09-16)No Development without Peace and Security : AU Peace Support Operations ,in line with the AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by Year 2020. The video showcases the efforts by the Peace Support ... -
Gender Bite Four: What is Gender Mainstreaming?
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical application ... -
Removing Barriers to Growth: How Landmines Affect African Development
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-08-27)Speech: Yokohama, 27 August 2019: Statement by Ambassador Smail Chergui, African Union Commissioner for Peace and Security During TICAD 7 Side Event co-organized by HALO Trust, Association for Aid and Relief (AAR) Japan ... -
AU Peace and Security Council Concludes its Two-Day Field Mission to the Republic of The Gambia
(African Union Commission, 2019-07-31)Press Release: Banjul, 31 July 2019: The African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council (PSC) has just concluded its two-day field mission in the Republic of The Gambia, which took place from 29 to 30 July 2019. The mission ... -
Joint Assessment Mission on the Implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention in Zimbabwe
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07-11)Press Release: Harare, 11 July 2019: The Commission of the African Union (AU), in collaboration with the United Nations Office to the AU (UNOAU), concluded an assessment of the implementation of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban ... -
Launch of the African Union and Small Arms Survey Study on Illicit Small Arms Flows in Africa / Weapons Compass: Mapping Illicit Small Arms Flows in Africa
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07-19)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 19 July 2019: The joint African Union (AU) and Small Arms Survey study on illicit small arms flows in Africa was officially launched at an event held today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa. ... -
Training and Sensitization Workshop on the AU Operational Guidance Note (OGN) on Gender and Security Sector Reform (SSR)
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-07-31)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 31st July 2019: From 30 to 31 July 2019, the Peace and Security Department of the Commission of the African Union (AU) convened a “Training and Sensitization Workshop on the AU Operational ... -
Launch of the AU Physical Security and Stockpile Management Project Database for the Sahel Region
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-04-24)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 24 April 2019: The purpose of the database is to create visibility on ongoing and completed interventions in the field of small arms and light weapons (SALW) control, to improve and synchronize ... -
Inauguration of a Memorial Wall in Honour of the African Union (AU) Heroes and Heroines
(African Union Commission, 2019-05-25)Press Release: Addis Ababa, 25 May 2019: At the Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Peace and Security Building in the AU headquarters, a memorial wall was officially inaugurated in honour of the heroes and heroines of the African Union ... -
Gender Bite Three: Gender Concepts - Part 2: Understanding Gender Equality, Gender Roles and Stereotypes
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-06)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical application ... -
Gender Bite Two: Gender Concepts - Part I: Sex and Gender
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-06)This is an e-learning initiative by the AU Gender, Peace and Security Programme, (GPSP) aimed at providing policy framework on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, the concepts of gender and its practical ... -
Incremental Steps towards the International Small Arms Control Standards
(African Union Commission, 2019-06)Poor weapons storage will not result in a catastrophic event such as an explosion if ammunition is not present. It may, however, increase the risk that weapons are stolen and used illegally. International best practice for ... -
Incremental Steps towards the International Ammunition Technical Guidelines (IATGs)
(African Union Commission, 2019-06)The IATGs set out a series of comprehensive guidelines that help to reduce the potential for UEMS and also increase the security of ammunition. However, it is recognized that the implementation of all of these measures can ... -
Physical Security and Stockpile Management: Preconditions and Sustainability
(African Union Commission, 2019-06)National and international interventions are often able to improve Physical Security and Stockpile Management (PSSM) practices in the short-term. However, these improvements are often not maintained over time. In extreme ... -
6th Meeting of the Heads of Intelligence and Security Services (HISS) of the Member States of IGAD and EAC, 29-30 May 2019, Nairobi, Kenya
(Peace and Security Department, 2019-05-29)Speech: Kampala, 29th May 2019: This 6th meeting provides us with another opportunity to review the security situation in East Africa region, refine our strategies to address the numerous challenges, and take stock of ...
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