Addis Ababa, April 1, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopia has officially commenced its three-year tenure as a newly elected member of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) at a welcoming flag ceremony held today at the AU headquarters.
Speaking at the welcoming event,
Ambassador Rebecca Amuge Otengo, Chairperson of the PSC for the Month of April, expressed her confidence in the capability and experience of the newly elected members of the PSC to advance the peace and security of the continent.
Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, on the other hand, commended the newly elected and re-elected members of the PSC and indicated that with the addition of the new members, the PSC will continue to be a formidable forum for conflict prevention and management on the continent.
On the occasion, Ethiopia was represented by Ambassador Hirut Zemene, Permanent Representative of Ethiopia to the AU and UNECA.
It is to be recalled that the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council held on 12 February 2025 elected four new members of the PSC. Accordingly, Ethiopia and Eswatini were elected as new members of the PSC, while Nigeria and Cameroon were re-elected for another term representing their respective regions.
Ethiopia will work in close collaboration with other Members of the PSC, and leverage its extensive experience in conflict resolution, peace-making and peace-building at regional, continental and global levels for the promotion of peace and stability across the continent.