High-level thematic debate on the multifaceted aspects of peace and security in Africa and the future of peacekeeping operations - General Assembly, 79th session.



Opening Segment Plenary Segment Remarks by H.E. Philemon Yang, President of the General Assembly for its 79th session. Remarks by H.E. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations. Remarks by H.E. Bankole Adeoye, African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security (tbc) Remarks by H.E. Antje Leendertse, Chair of the Peacebuilding Commission. Remarks by Dr. Emma Birikorang, Director of Research, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC).


This high-level thematic debate, in cooperation with the African Union, aims to discuss the multifaceted aspects of peace and security in Africa and the future of peacekeeping operations, emphasizing the role of United Nations funded African Union-led peace operations and their potential contributions to the maintenance of international peace and security. 18 months after its adoption in December 2023 and ahead of the mandated implementation review in December 2026, the debate aims to take stock of the implementation of Security Council resolution 2719 (2023) at this mid-term.

It will also provide an opportunity to discuss the role of the General Assembly in this regard and to promote further support for African Union-led peace support operations financed through United Nations assessed contributions. The discussion should also address how to enhance coordination mechanisms between the African Union, the United Nations, and regional partners to ensure that peace operations are designed with a long-term perspective on peacebuilding and stabilization.

Guiding questions:

1. What specific joint measures can the United Nations, African Union and African sub-regional organizations take to address the complex drivers of conflict and insecurity in Africa?

2. Considering the Pact for the Future, what mechanisms can be utilized to strengthen collaboration between the United Nations and the African Union as well as monitoring and assessment of peace operations in Africa to measure their impact, particularly on the drivers of conflict?

3. Security Council resolution 2719 (2023) foresees that 25% of African Union-led peace support operations budget will be jointly mobilized by the African Union and United Nations from the international community as extra-budgetary resources and commits to consider all viable options in the event of significant shortfalls in resource mobilization. What joint steps could be undertaken by the United Nations and the African Union to identify a significant number of voluntary donors to ensure the predictability and sustainability of financing for African Union-led peace support operations?

4. What role can the 2025 Review of the Peacebuilding Architecture play regarding addressing conflicts in Africa in a comprehensive manner?

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