Press Release on the Engagement Between the Peace and Security Council and the Chairperson of the African Union, 17 May 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The PSC and the Chairperson of the AU emphasized the imperative of a multidimensional approach in addressing the myriad of threats to governance, peace and security on the Continent, including tackling the structural drivers and emerging root causes in an ever-changing world, deepening and defending democracy, and further enhancing the capacity of institutions. They reaffirmed their zero tolerance to unconstitutional changes of government and, in this regard, highlighted the need for Member States in political transition to respect the specified timelines. The PSC and Chairperson of the AU underscored the need for collective security, task-sharing, robust responses, a common African voice and position, and upholding the shared values of the Union anchored in Pan-Africanism.