By Nuh Mohamed - Reporter
Addis Ababa (Dawan Africa) The African Union, UN and France will hold an international conference in November to mobilize support for AU Peace Fund, officials said.
The agreement followed a meeting between the African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The three leaders agreed that the conference would mobilize resources from the private sector to strengthen the African Union Peace Fund, which plays an important role in supporting peace and security efforts across the continent.
The conference is expected to be held on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum, scheduled to take place in France on November 11 and 12, 2026.
The consultations also focused on the need to strengthen international support for African efforts in conflict prevention, mediation, and peace support operations.
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The leaders emphasized the importance of African leadership in addressing the continent’s crises, while making the partnership between the African Union and the United Nations more balanced and effective.
They also reaffirmed their support for United Nations Security Council Resolution 2719, which relates to the financing of African-led peace support operations.
The resolution is seen as an important step toward ensuring predictable, sustainable and long-term financing for African peace operations.
The meeting comes as many African countries face security, economic and humanitarian challenges that require international cooperation and sustained funding to support stabilization efforts.