United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU

Official account of the @UN Office to the @_AfricanUnion. Strengthening the UN–AU Partnership in peace and security. Follow SRSG & Head of UNOAU @parfait_onanga

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

20 May 2026 | The @_AfricanUnion and @UN convened the Fourth High Level Joint Retreat on Peace and Security in Africa in #Libreville, #Gabon, bringing together senior AU and UN officials to strengthen cooperation, joint analysis & coordinated action. 1/5

[Amb.Abdullahi Warfa @warfak1]

I had a productive meeting with H.E Ambassador Parfait Onanga of UNAU, discussing several critical issues concerning peace and security both in the region and across the continent.

[Parfait Onanga-Anyanga @parfait_onanga]

Thank you @warfak1 for the engaging discussion on regional security dynamics and Somalia’s priorities as AUPSC Chair. @UNOAU_ stands ready to support your pursuit of peace, stability, and prosperity for #Somalia and #Africa.

[Parfait Onanga-Anyanga @parfait_onanga]

Delighted to welcome @HuangXia16 & James Swan @MONUSCO. Grateful for exchanges on AU-led mediation in eastern DRC. I greatly benefited from their insights and commend their joint efforts. Strong AU–UN partnership is essential for lasting regional peace & security #Diplomacy4Peace

[Parfait Onanga-Anyanga @parfait_onanga]

Thank you, @MsN_SEKETE, for a thoughtful exchange on the AU–UN partnership and Lesotho’s emerging priorities on the #AUPSC. And this Basotho blanket is a story I’ll carry until I visit the “Kingdom in the Sky”.

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

Closing ceremony of the #PeacekeepersDay photo exhibition at @AfricanUnion honoured AU and UN peacekeepers’ service and sacrifice, with a tribute & panel discussion by @issafrica, @IPSS_Addis & @AUC_PAPS on #InvestInPeace: https://t.co/L9xXY0gR4R

#PkDay

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

On 6 June, we celebrate #RussianLanguageDay️, learn more about our work under the @UN-@_AfricanUnion Joint Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security. Русская версия: https://t.co/tNOfEyJVe3 #PeaceAndSecurity

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

3/3 Learn more about UNOAU’s work on climate, peace and security in Africa:
https://t.co/2LacQKnom5

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

🌍 As we celebrate #WorldEnvironmentDay 2026, @UNOAU_ recognizes that climate change is not only an environmental challenge — it is increasingly shaping peace and security dynamics across Africa. #NowForClimate

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

2/3 Through the Joint @UN - @AfricanUnion_ Framework for Enhanced Partnership in Peace and Security, @UNOAU_ is advancing the #ClimatePeaceSecurity agenda through partnership and policy engagement, with support from the UN Climate Security Mechanism.

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

Explore the #PeacekeepersDay photo exhibition online, organised by @AUC_PAPS, @UNOAU_, @issafrica and @IPSS_Addis, honouring AU and UN peacekeepers advancing peace in Africa. View here: https://t.co/wqANP2mjZA #InvestInPeace #PKDay

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

Now Open! #PeacekeepersDay photo exhibition @_AfricanUnion Julius Nyerere Building organised by @AUC_PAPS @UNOAU_ @issafrica @IPSS_Addis honouring AU & UN peacekeepers' role in advancing peace in Africa.🕊️🌍 #InvestInPeace #PKDay

[UN Peacekeeping @UNPeacekeeping]

Today is the International Day of @UN Peacekeepers.

Peace doesn't happen by accident. It is a shared responsibility that requires political will, sustained financing, and collective commitment.

Now is the time to #InvestInPeace. Everywhere. For everyone.

#PKDay

[UN Peacekeeping @UNPeacekeeping]

Every day, more than 50,000 civilian, military, and police peacekeepers serve under the @UN flag 🇺🇳 in some of the world’s most complex environments.

On #PKDay, we honour their service and sacrifice.

Now is the time to #InvestinPeace.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/n0ru3Fbn0W

[ONU Afrique centrale @UNOCA_NEWS]

#Burundi : A Bujumbura, le Représentant spécial Parfait Onanga a été reçu en audience, ce 28 mai, par le Ministre des Affaires étrangères, S.E. Edouard Bizimana. Cette rencontre a eu lieu alors que la capitale burundaise accueille la 61e réunion de l'UNSAC. @UNOCA_NEWS @UNOAU_

[United Nations @UN]

Eid Mubarak!

May we all draw inspiration from the values of empathy, charity & compassion that are celebrated during #EidAlAdha.

[United Nations Office to the African Union - UNOAU @UNOAU_]

21 May 2026 | At #17thAUHighLevelRetreat #Libreville, SRSG @parfait_onanga joined Session 2 on ceasefires in the #GreatLakes region, contributing to discussions on implementation challenges, coordination & African led peace efforts. #AURetreat2026 #SilencingTheGuns #Agenda2063

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

📍#Libreville | The @_AfricanUnion Chairperson’s 1⃣7⃣th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security & Stability in #Africa commenced with the Annual Meeting between the Chairperson of the AU Commission and Special Representatives, High-Level Representatives & Permanent Representatives of the Commission, in #Gabon 🇬🇦

H.E. @ymahmoudali delivered remarks on the evolving outlook of peace and security in Africa🕊️, while H.E. Amb. @Bankole_Adeoye led discussions on preventive diplomacy, coordination mechanisms and operational effectiveness across AU Liaison Offices and Missions.

The meeting also advanced preparations for the Chairperson’s 1⃣7⃣th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa.

#AURetreat2026
#17thAUHighLevelRetreat
#SilencingTheGuns
#Agenda2063

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

On the margins of the Chairperson’s #17thAUHighLevelRetreat, the 4⃣th Annual Joint Retreat of the @_AfricanUnion and @UN Special Representatives was held in #Libreville, #Gabon 🇬🇦

The high-level engagement brought together #AU and #UN leadership to strengthen strategic coordination 🤝 on conflict prevention, mediation, peacebuilding & governance across Africa.

Discussions focused on enhancing #AU-#UN cooperation in addressing evolving peace and security challenges, including terrorism, violent extremism, unconstitutional changes of government, climate-related security risks & governance deficits.

The meeting also advanced a common understanding of emerging continental dynamics and identified areas of complementarity across the peace continuum — from conflict prevention to peacebuilding. ✨

#AURetreat2026
#SilencingTheGuns
#Agenda2063 🚀
#UNAUPartnership

@ymahmoudali
@parfait_onanga
@Bankole_Adeoye
@UNOAU_

[African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security @AUC_PAPS]

The Chairperson’s 1⃣7⃣th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security & Stability in #Africa officially opened today in #Libreville,🇬🇦 under the theme:

“Powering Ceasefire, National Dialogue and Reconciliation for Durable Peace.”

The Opening Ceremony featured remarks by:
H.E. @Bankole_Adeoye, Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace & Security
🔹 H.E. Amb. Nasir Aminu, PR of Nigeria to the AU and Chairperson of the #AUPSC for May 2026
🔹 Amb. @SinikkaAntila, Ambassador of Finland to 🇪🇹 🇩🇯🇸🇸 and PR to the AU, @IGADsecretariat & UNECA

keynote interventions from distinguished leaders:
🔹 H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission
🔹 H.E. M. @HermanImmongaul, Vice President of the Government of Gabonese Republic 🇬🇦

The Retreat brings together high-level stakeholders to advance dialogue, reconciliation and sustainable peace efforts across the continent.

#AURetreat2026
#17thAUHighLevelRetreat
#SilencingTheGuns
#Agenda2063