UNOAU supports AU assessment of Ghana Formed Police Unit for AUSSOM
UNOAU supported AU assessment of Ghana Formed Police Unit Five ahead of its deployment to the AU Mission in Somalia.
UNSOS supports AUSSOM troops in Jowhar to strengthen surveillance capabilities
Jowhar – The United Nations Support Office in Somalia has supported the delivery of specialised Micro Unmanned Aerial Systems (MUAS) training to 12 troops from the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia…
UNOAU participates in pre-deployment verification of Ugandan contingent for AUSSOM
From 18 to 28 April, UNOAU participated in pre-deployment verification of Ugandan contingent for AUSSOM
The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Head of MONUSCO, Mr. James Swan, arrived in Goma on Friday, April 24, 2026, as part of his first field visit to the eastern part of the country.
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Peace in North Kivu: Women from civil society write to James Swan
These women say they hope that the term of office of the new head of MONUSCO will contribute to the establishment of lasting peace.
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UNOAU participates in meeting of Heads of Rule of Law, Justice and Corrections in UN Peace Operations
From 18 to 23 April, the United Nations Office to the African Union participated in the annual meeting of Heads of Rule of Law, Justice and Corrections components in United Nations peace operations, held in Cairo, Egypt. The…
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UNOAU Monthly Digest | April 2026
A monthly roundup of UNOAU’s updates on peace, security, governance and cooperation across the UN-AU partnership this month.
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United Nations in Libya launches Youth Advisory Team to advance the youth agenda
TRIPOLI, 29 April 2026 - The United Nations in Libya today launched its first Youth Advisory Team (YAT) at a two-day induction event in Tripoli. The twelve young women and men from across Libya who were selected for the Youth…
MONUSCO has funded a water supply project benefiting 4,000 people in the city of Beni.
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Beni: MONUSCO facilitates access to drinking water for over 4,000 people
Residents of Mundubiena and Kahirimunda, in the commune of Mulekera about twenty kilometers from the city center of Beni (North Kivu), attended on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the inauguration of a borehole and drinking water…
UN Special Envoy for Yemen visit to Brussels
Amman, 29 April 2026 - The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, concluded today a visit in Brussels where he briefed the European Union's Peace and Security Committee and held discussions with EU's Special…
New UNMISS Force Commander stresses commitment to protection of civilians at welcome ceremony
JUBA - As political and security conditions in South Sudan continue to deteriorate, the United Nations peacekeeping mission’s efforts to protect and support communities is needed now more than ever. The mission faces…
- Inclusive democratic process and national reconciliation
Statement issued following the first meeting of the Small Convening
ROME | 29 April 2026 — The Small Convening tasked with addressing the two first milstones of the UN-facilitated roadmap held its inaugural meeting today in Rome. The session was conducted under the auspices of the United…
USG DiCarlo meets Climate, Peace and Security advisors serving in UN political missions
Today at UN Headquarters, Under-Secretary-General Rosemary A. DiCarlo met with Climate, Peace and Security (CPS) Advisors serving in our political missions, including United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA)…