Latest Documents

Second Continental Report on The Implementation of Agenda 2063

2022-02-10

Agenda 2063 is Africa’s development blueprint to achieve inclusive and sustainable socio-economic development over a 50-year period. The continent aims to achieve this objective through the realisation of five ten-year implementation plans.

Documents

Decision of the 14th Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union

2020-12-06

Documents

Youth Silencing the Guns Intergenerational Dialogues: Policy Report 2020

2020-11-13

Youth Silencing the Guns Intergenerational Dialogues: Policy Report 2020

Newsletters

Silencing The Guns Special Feb‘20 Newsletter

2020-08-05

This newsletter highlights events held on the sidelines and during the 33rd Ordinary Summit of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in February 2020, where the AU theme of the year - “Silencing the guns: creating conducive conditions for Africa’s development”, was formally launched.

Documents

Study on the roles and contributions of youth to peace and security in Africa

2020-07-01

An Independent Expert Report Commissioned by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union

Newsletters

Newsletter: Silencing the Guns activities, November 2019 - January 2020

2020-05-05

This newsletter highlights key initiatives and activities undertaken and supported by the Silencing the Guns Unit, with oversight of the AU Peace and Security Department.

Policy Documents

Africa Peace and Security Architecture (APSA) Roadmap: 2016 – 2020

2020-03-31

In line with the Solemn Declaration on the 50th Anniversary of the Organization of African Unity/ African Union of the African Heads of State and Government, that was adopted at the meeting of the AU Assembly on 25 May 2013, and in order to substantially contribute to achieving the goals of the AU initiative on silencing the guns to realise a conflict-free Africa, the “APSA Roadmap 2016-2020” is a strategic document, which builds on the achie

Policies

AU Master Road Map of Practical Steps to Silencing the Guns in Africa

2020-03-31

In 2017, the Assembly of the Union adopted a strategic document known as the “AU Master Roadmap (AUMR) of Practical Steps to Silencing the Guns in Africa by 2020.

Reports

Report of AU PSC on its Activities and the State of Peace and Security in Africa

2020-02-10

The present Report of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) on its Activities and the State of Peace and Security in Africa is submitted to the Assembly of the Union pursuant to Article 7(q) of the Protocol Relating to the Establishment of the Peace and Security Council.

Reports

Fifth Report of AU PSC on AU Master Roadmap to Silencing the Guns

2020-02-10

The present Report of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) is submitted pursuant to the decision Assembly/AU/Dec.630(XXVIII), adopted during the 28th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Union, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 30 – 31 January 2017, which endorsed the PSC-developed AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa by the Year 2020 (AUMR).

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Summit Orientation Concept Note on AU Theme of the Year 2020: Silencing the Guns

2020-02-07

The Orientation Concept Note outlines actions and activities towards the implementation of the AU Master Roadmap of Practical Steps to Silence the Guns in Africa, in line with decisions by the Peace and Security Council and the Assembly of the Union, including proposed strategic and specific activities to be implemented in the year 2020.

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United Nations Security Council Resolution 2457

2019-02-27

Adopted by the United Nations Security Council at its 8473rd meeting, on 27 February 2019, Resolution 2457(2019) endorses Africa Union’s initiative to end violent conflicts in Africa and reaffirms the need to address the multidimensional nature of peace and security challenges facing African countries emerging from conflict, and emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive and integrated approach for peace building and sustaining peace, with

Decisions and Declarations

Decision: implementation of AU Master Roadmap to silencing the guns in Africa

2018-01-29

The Assembly of the Union commends the Peace and Security Council (PSC) for its efforts in implementing decision Assembly/AU/Dec.645(XXIX), through, among others, the launching at its 716th meeting held on 4 September 2017, of the “Africa Amnesty Month” for the surrender and collection of illegally owned weapons/arms, in line with the African and international best practices; while acknowledging that observance of the African Amnesty Month is

Newsletters

Newsletter: Silencing the Guns by 2020: Practical Steps to DDR Interventions

2017-03-03

The newsletter focuses on the AU DDR initiatives, support to Member States, as well as Security Sector Reform, both of which are crucial elements of stabilization and recovery interventions.

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Windhoek Declaration at the 6th Annual Retreat of Special Envoys and Mediators

2015-10-22

Held within the context of the on-going implementation of Agenda 2063, as adopted by the AU policy organs, the Retreat constituted an additional step to give practical expression to the 50th Anniversary Solemn Declaration, adopted by the Assembly of the Union, in Addis Ababa, on 25 May 2013, in which the Heads of State and Government pledged not to bequeath the burden of conflicts to the next generation of Africans, committing themselves to en

Reports

Arusha Fifth High-Level Retreat on Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability

2014-10-21

This report draws attention to the considerable work of the AU, particularly done through its special envoys and mediators, in working towards the prevention and resolution of conflict, and effective management of the continent’s peace and security challenges, in line with Vision 2020. It also highlights the many key considerations and strategies in place to move the continent toward a better future that is more secure and stable for all.