Dawit Yirga

Deputy Managing Editor for Research, Security Council Report (SCR). Opinions are my own.

[PassBlue @pass_blue]

Years later, a Congolese army colonel sentenced to death for UN experts https://t.co/v3it2kXG8M

[Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Int Trade @MoFA_ZW]

Thank you to the African Union, fellow African Member States and the international community for the support and confidence in Zimbabwe's election to the United Nations Security Council for the 2027–2028 term.

Zimbabwe is honoured to serve in advancing peace, security, sustainable development, and multilateral cooperation. We remain committed to amplifying Africa's voice on the global stage and to supporting the continent's common position on United Nations reform, as articulated in the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.

We look forward to working constructively with all Member States in promoting international peace, security, and the interests of Africa and the broader international community.

[Michael Imran Kanu, SJD @MichaelKanuSL]

Deeply honoured by the confidence of #BMS9 and Member States in electing me as Chair of the Open-Ended Technical Expert Group #OETEG on SALW.

I thank Ambassador James Larsson @AustraliaUN of Australia, Chair of BMS9 for his kind words and leadership of BMS9.

Established by UNGA resolution 79/40, the OETEG will support the full and effective implementation of the @UN Programme of Action #PoA and the International Tracing Instrument #ITI, and develop recommendations on emerging challenges and opportunities arising from advances in SALW manufacturing, technology and design.

Our work starts today, which can be followed via UN WebTV - https://t.co/59RS6loj1s

[Security Council Report @SCRtweets]

#UNSC Elections Results:

Five new members of the Security Council that will serve 2027-2028 term:

- Africa (@Zimbabwe_un)
- Asia-Pacific (@KyrgyzMissionUN)
- GRULAC (@TTUNMission)
- WEOG (@AustriaUN and @Portugal_UN)

For more information about the incoming members and their priorities read our latest research report on 2026 Security Council Elections.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/TRHPyL2hgb
📑 PDF: https://t.co/F9ooszNXRM

[Richard Gowan @RichardGowan1]

Appropriately, @CarlSkau has an actor's good looks, but he also has a super-sharp mind and a safe pair of hands @WFP. Good luck!

[Security Council Report @SCRtweets]

🗳️ Tomorrow (3 June), the UN General Assembly will elect five new #UNSC members for the 2027–2028 term. Our 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 is now live.

🌍 Available seats by region:
- Africa (1)
- Asia-Pacific (1)
- GRULAC (1)
- WEOG (2)

🗳️ Seven member states—@AustriaUN, @GermanyUN, @KyrgyzMissionUN, @PHMissionNY, @Portugal_UN, @TTUNMission, and @Zimbabwe_un—are currently running for the five available seats.

📖 Read more: https://t.co/TRHPyL2hgb
📑 PDF: https://t.co/F9ooszNXRM
📬 Subscribe: https://t.co/9utjwg3gWd

[Dr Jean Kaseya @Dr_JeanKaseya]

Since the Ebola outbreak was declared on 15 May, I have suspended all travel outside Africa to focus on supporting affected and at-risk countries.

I made one exception: a visit to KH Medical, currently the only company producing diagnostics capable of detecting all Ebola and Marburg virus strains.

Today, I am pleased to announce that we have secured an agreement to acquire 100% of the company’s available production capacity, enabling us to double the number of machines deployed by the end of June 2026. We also agreed to begin manufacturing these critical diagnostics in Africa.

As I wrote this week in the @FT, Africa’s response to Ebola must be driven by Africa, for Africa, with the support of trusted partners.

I renew my call to all countries: travel restrictions are not the answer. What we need is solidarity, cooperation, and investment to stop this outbreak and strengthen global health security.

#Ebola #HealthSecurity #AHSS #SécuritéSanitaire

[Dawit Yirga @dgerima]

A strong turn out for our second informal roundtable on unpacking resolution 2719, regarding the financing of #AUPSOs, with a particular focus on mission support modalities. It reflects the high level of interest on operationalizing the resolution, despite the challenges encountered in triggering the framework within the context of a specific test case.

Thanks to all our partners for the excellent collaboration in helping socialize key aspects of the resolution among Council members and other stakeholders. @AfricanUnionUN @RDCongoONU @LibMissionUN @SomaliaatUN @GermanyUN @UNDPPA @UNPeacekeeping

[Security Council Report @SCRtweets]

On 29 May, @SCRtweets (SCR) co-organized, together with @GermanyUN, @AfricanUnionUN, and the #UN Secretariat a discussion on the operationalization of Council resolution 2719 (2023), focusing on mission support modalities for #AU-led peace support operations.

Hosted at the @AfricanUnionUN and co-sponsored by the #African members of the Council (#A3), the event featured introductory remarks by Ambassador Zenon Ngay Mukongo, Permanent Representative of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the UN and A3 Coordinator; Ambassador Thomas Zahneisen, Acting Deputy Permanent Representative of Germany to the UN; and Nathalie Ndongo-Seh, Director of the Western Africa Division in @UNDPPA and @UNPeacekeeping. Participants also heard presentations from @ZAlghali, Senior Advisor at the AU Permanent Observer Mission to the UN, and Vanessa Kent, Chief of the Support Partnerships Service in the UN Department of Operational Support, who shared insights on the development and implementation of AU-UN mission support modalities. The discussion concluded with remarks by Ambassador Mohammed Edrees, Permanent Observer of the African Union to the UN.

SCR’s Chief Operating Officer, @Klimenop, moderated the event, helping to facilitate an exchange of views on how the #AU and #UN can work together to ensure rapid deployment and effective mission support under the framework of resolution 2719.

We thank all participants for their valuable contributions to this timely and important conversation about the practical application of the Joint AU-UN Mission Support Planning Modalities and ongoing efforts to operationalise resolution 2719.

[SIPRI @SIPRIorg]

Dr Jaïr van der Lijn, Director of the SIPRI Peace Operations and Conflict Management Programme, reflects on the falling number of personnel in peace operations highlighted in SIPRI's latest report.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/hdZCpgz0Wj

#Peacekeeping #PeaceOps #PKDay #SIPRI

[Bruno Lemarquis @UN_Lemarquis]

Good exchange between @DrTedros, the UN country team and humanitarian partners. Key to defeating the current Ebola outbreak :Government leads the response, partners support it, communities own it. Also key to leave something behind, sustainable investments. We are here to support

[African Union Mission to the UN @AfricanUnionUN]

“ We believe that the success of Resolution 2719 will ultimately be measured not only by the frameworks we develop, but by our collective ability to translate those frameworks into timely, credible, and effective responses and its utilization on the ground. […]

The African Union is ready to continue working constructively with all partners to ensure that Resolution 2719 fulfills its historic promise — namely, strengthening multilateral cooperation, enhancing African ownership and leadership, and improving our collective capacity to respond to threats to peace and security in Africa.”

H.E Amb. Mohamed Fathi Edrees, Permanent Observer of the #AU to the @UN, at today’s Roundtable Discussion on Implementation of Resolution 2719 (2023): Unpacking mission support modalities, held @AfricanUnionUN .
#Agenda2063 #Agenda2030

[Chatham House @ChathamHouse]

"I am convinced that a multipolar world without multilateralism will bring fragmentation."

@RGrynspan (@UNCTAD) on the role of coalitions in a multipolar world.

[African Union Mission to the UN @AfricanUnionUN]

The @AfricanUnionUN together with the African Group, the United Nations African Ambassadors' Spouses Group (#UNAASG), and other partners hosted a vibrant Africa Day celebration in New York City, showcasing the continent's rich cultural heritage. The event drew a large presence , emphasizing unity and shared aspirations across Africa and beyond.

After listening to the Message of AUC Chairperson, H. E Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, delivered by Ambassador Mohamed Fathi Edrees, Permanent Observer of the #AU to #UN, Keynote speakers included H. E. Mr. Milan Meetarbhan, PR of Mauritius 🇲🇺 to the @UN and current Chair of the African Group, Н.E. Mr. Samuel Yao Kumah, PR of Ghana 🇬🇭 to the UN, on behalf of the Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Assembly of Heads of States (Burundi),H.E. Mr. Simon Cardy, Consul General of South Africa in New York (Chair of the Group of African Consuls General), followed by the Goodwill Messages by H.E. Ms. Amina J. Mohammed, UNDSG and Ms. Ana María Archila, Commissioner of the New York City Mayor's Office for International Affairs. The messages echoed the importance of cultural preservation, solidarity and sustainable development.

Guests enjoyed the rich culinary diversity of typical African food, cultural performances, an Africa photo exhibition, and engaging exchanges celebrating Africa's potential.

“Together, we stand united for progress, prosperity and development in our great continent ”.
-Ambassador Edrees.

#AfricaDay2026 #Agenda2063 #CulturalHeritage #UnitedForAfrica

[Security Council Report @SCRtweets]

Yesterday (28 May), @SCRtweets launched its latest research report “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒏” at the event hosted by @GermanyUN.

Michael Geisler, Acting DPR of @GermanyUN delivered opening remarks.

Co-authors SCR Executive Director @skandiah, Managing Editor @PaulRomita, and Deputy Managing Editor @dgerima presented the report's main findings.

Ambassador @AndresMontalvoS (@EcuadorONU) and Alan George (@SierraLeoneUN) participated as discussants and shared their experiences as co-penholders during their term at the #UNSC.

Read the report: 👉 https://t.co/mP7bEFlDGR

SCR thanks the government of @GermanyUN for its generous support for this project, and all colleagues who shared their perspectives on the issues covered in the report.

[Germany in the United Nations @GermanyUN]

#UNSC penholder system reform is not just procedural. It can make the Council more effective, more legitimate and better equipped to act. Proud to support this important research report by @SCRtweets and great to host the launch event today.

Full report: https://t.co/qkKjFcqL0d

[Security Council Report @SCRtweets]

💡Security Council Report’s (@SCRtweets) new research report, “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒆𝒏”, examines one of the Council’s most consequential informal working methods. It analyses how penholding shapes drafting, negotiation, leadership, and the distribution of power within the Council.
👉 https://t.co/mP7bEFlDGR

SCR thanks the government of @GermanyUN for its generous support for this project, and all colleagues who shared their perspectives on the issues covered in the report.

[Dawit Yirga @dgerima]

In this excellent paper, @elghassimw recommends practical steps to enable the @_AfricanUnion reclaim its
leadership on matters of peace and security on the continent. Hope it will draw the necessary attention in light on the ongoing discussions to reinvigorate #APSA.

[Training For Peace @T4PAfrica]

It’s finally here!! Click https://t.co/0dVFvCROmb to read this much-awaited paper on ‘Charting Africa’s Agency in a Changing Global Order’ we’ve just released to mark #Africa Day today!

[El-Ghassim Wane @elghassimw]

Grateful to @T4PAfrica for publishing my paper titled “Charting Africa’s Agency in a Changing Global Order”, with a particular focus on peace & security: https://t.co/fElFf5SHUG

The fact that the paper was released on #AfricaDay gives it special meaning. Africa Day, marking this year the 63rd anniversary of the #OAU, is always a moment not only to take stock of how far the continent has come, but also to reflect on what lies ahead.

In today’s troubled global environment, the need for #Africa to exercise renewed agency in addressing its peace and security challenges has never been more urgent. @_AfricanUnion already has the necessary normative, policy and institutional tools. The real challenge is their effective implementation — through renewed commitment, strategic clarity, and creativity.

That is the central argument of the paper

Happy Africa Day!

@ACCORD_online @africa_amani @AUC_PAPS @issafrica @nupinytt @NorwayAU @NorwayMFA

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

Today, the #AU Peace & Security Council held an Informal Consultation w/ the Public of #Mali, in the presence of H. E. Abdoulaye DIOP, MoFA and Int’l Cooperation of the Republic of 🇲🇱 , and Amb. Mamadou Tangara, SRCC in #Mali & the #Sahel.
Chaired by Amb. Nasir Aminu, Council expressed condolences to the victims of recent terrorist attacks and wished a swift recovery to those injured.
Council also remains concerned over the situation of internally displaced persons in #Mali, calling on the int’l community to sustain humanitarian assistance for vulnerable populations.
Council urged the Malian authorities to continue prioritizing inclusive dialogue & the restoration of constitutional order while reaffirming its solidarity & support for the people of Mali 🇲🇱