# African Union Peace and Security Council rotating presidency

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-union-peace-and-security-council-rotating-presidency
> Updated: 2026-08-04T21:52:54.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Algeria assumed the rotating presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (CPS) on 1 August 2026, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Ambassador Mohamed Khaled outlining a six‑month programme centred on a comprehensive security assessment, direct crisis engagement and African‑led solutions. An agenda released on 24 July 2026 highlighted the right to education in conflict zones, reviews in the Sahel and South Sudan, coordination with AU bodies, an assessment of Agenda 2063’s “Silencing Guns in Africa”, and a field mission to Sudan.

In early August, the Council met in Addis Ababa for its August session. Chaired by Ambassador Khaled, the plenary focused on education in armed‑conflict settings. The Sahrawi Republic, represented by Ambassador Lamine Baali, called for financing schools in refugee camps, safe learning environments, teacher training and psychosocial support. The Council announced an US$8.8 million funding package for 19 member states to sustain education in conflict‑affected areas, emphasizing school protection and the integration of refugee children into national systems.

In September 2026 Benin succeeded Algeria as CPS chair, with Foreign Minister Corinne Amori Brunet meeting AU Commission President Mahmoud Ali Youssouf to set priorities for the 2026‑2028 mandate. The monthly chairmanship continues to steer discussions, organise consultations and spotlight specific conflict‑prevention topics. No further CPS chairmanship changes have been reported as of July 2026.

## Claims

- Marie Khone Faye presided over a ceremony in Ziguinchor on 30 July 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The ceremony awarded certificates to beneficiaries of a training programme on adolescent health in schools. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The training targeted teachers, school staff, community actors and professionals working with youth. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The programme is part of the BuildingResilience2026 campaign aiming to strengthen community resilience through prevention and awareness. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Participants were equipped to prevent early pregnancies, keep girls in school and promote healthy behaviours. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The First Lady emphasized that protecting adolescents requires collective involvement of all societal actors. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The region of Ziguinchor is among the zones most affected by school‑age pregnancies. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-04: African Union Peace Council convenes in Addis Ababa to address education in conflict zones

The African Union Peace and Security Council met in Addis Ababa, chaired by Algeria’s ambassador, to discuss education in conflict zones. The Sahrawi Republic urged funding and protection for schools, and theAU

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/african-union-peace-council-convenes-in-addis-ababa-to-address-education-in-conflict-zones

### 2026-08-02: Algeria Leads AU Peace and Security Council, Reaffirms Commitment to African Stability

Algeria’s August CPS presidency aims to assess African security, tackle ongoing crises on the ground, and promote African‑led solutions, reaffirming its continental peace commitment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-leads-au-peace-and-security-council-reaffirms-commitment-to-african-stability

### 2026-07-24: Algeria to Lead AU Peace and Security Council from August 2026

Algeria will take the rotating presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council on 1 August 2026, focusing on education in conflict zones, Sahel and South Sudan issues, and broader coordination with

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/algeria-to-lead-au-peace-and-security-council-from-august-2026

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