Adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 1259^th meeting held on 5 February 2025, on Consideration of the Conclusions of the 11^th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa, held at the ministerial level, in Oran, Algeria, from 1 to 2 December 2024:

The Peace and Security Council,

Taking note of the opening statement made by H.E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Spokesperson of the Government of the Republic of Djibouti and Chairperson of the PSC for December 2024;

Recalling the Conclusions of all previous High-Level Seminars on Peace and Security in Africa, as well as related pronouncements and decisions of Council, particularly Communique PSC/PR/COMM.1193 (2024) adopted at its 1193^rd meeting held on 22 January 2024 on the Conclusions of the 10^th High-Level Seminar;

Determined to continuously strengthen the capacity of the African Members (A3) of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to amplify the African voice and to further enhance the effectiveness of the A3 Plus in articulating, defending and promoting common African positions and interests, within the UN Security Council; and 

Acting under Article 7 of its Protocol, the Peace and Security Council

1. Adopts the Conclusions of the 11^th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa held in Oran, Algeria, from 1 to 2 December 2024;

2. Commends the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria for graciously hosting the 11^th High-Level Seminar in collaboration with the African Union Commission and the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR);

3. Applauds the outgoing A3 Plus Member, namely, the Republic of Mozambique, for its exemplary contribution during its tenure in the UN Security Council;

4. Congratulates the Federal Republic of Somalia on its election as a Non-Permanent Member of the UN Security Council and expresses Africa’s hope for the contribution of Somalia and its unwavering commitment to champion the common African positions and interests within the UN Security Council;

5. Encourages the newly configured A3 Plus, namely, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Guyana to maintain cohesion and the current momentum, preserve the gains made thus far, and to continue strengthening their unity and coordination, with a view to more effectively amplifying and spearheading the African voice on peace and security issues of interest and concern to Africa, within the decision-making process of the UN Security Council;

6. Requests the AU Commission, to take all necessary steps to facilitate the effective implementation of the outcomes of the 11^th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa; and

7. Decides to remain seized of the matter.

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