Somalia seeks to join African Union Peace and Security Council

A session of the 35th AU summit in Ethiopia

A session of the 35th AU summit. Somalia is seeking a seat on the AU Peace and Security Council.

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Somalia has launched a campaign to become a member of the African Union's Peace and Security Council, a 15-member body charged with setting policy on stability of the continent.

Mogadishu wants the seat to coincide with its non-permanent spot on the UN Security Council, which it won last year for the 2025-2026 term.