Peace and Security Council Report No 188

African Union

Published on 26 October 2026 in Research / Peace and Security Council Report

PSC Report

Peace and Security Council Report No 188

This edition examines the AU’s Luanda summit priorities, gaps in implementing Africa’s democracy charter, and regional responses to Sahel insecurity.

In this issue

The AU's Luanda summit mustn't be another talk shop on peace

Africa's democracy charter at 20: signed, ratified and selectively implemented

Two key priorities for the AU’s Luanda summit

Bridging the AU peace and human rights mandates

Beyond solidarity: Sahel security needs a regional strategy and support

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Development partners

The publication of the PSC Report is made possible through support from the Government of the Netherlands and the Government of Denmark. The ISS is also grateful for the support of the following members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the Open Society Foundations, the European Union and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.