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Report of the Secretary-General on the Sudan and South Sudan - Security Council, 9129th Meeting

Federal, local leaders in Somalia must work closely to improve governance, counter terrorism, address humanitarian crisis, mission head tells Security Council.

Security Council presidential statement calls for bolstered efforts, better coordination to prevent conflict, sustain peace in Africa.

Support for Libya must help break political stalemate, serve to unite, not divide parties, senior official tells Security Council.

Amid mixed results for Africa’s effective governance, peace, security, speakers in Security Council spotlight ways to end violence, build capacity for growth.

The Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union (AU) Commission, Bankole Adeoye, told the Security Council that “the threat of violent extremism and terrorism continue to loom heavily over the continent and the world at large” and against this global and continental context, “we must redouble our efforts at developing our capacities to sustain peace.” UNIFEED

Amid mixed results for Africa’s effective governance, peace, security, speakers in Security Council spotlight ways to end violence, build capacity for growth.

Adopting resolution 2648 (2022) by 10 votes in favour, 5 abstention, Security Council renews mandate of expert panel, eases arms embargo on Central African Republic.

The President of the General Assembly and President of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) jointly convene a Special High-Level Dialogue entitled “The Africa We Want: Reconfirming the Development of Africa as a Priority of the United Nations System”.

With conflicts destroying hard-won gains, regional organizations must include women in peace talks, political negotiations, speakers tell Security Council.