The Protocol Relating to the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union entered into force on 26 December 2003, after being ratified by the required majority of Member States of the AU.

Subsequently, the 4th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council that met in Addis Ababa, in March 2004, elected the 15 members of the PSC and adopted the Rules of Procedure of the new Organ. The PSC has since then held several meetings that focused on the conflict situations on the continent.

Furthermore, the 4th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council decided that the PSC be solemnly launched on 25 May 2004, at the level of Heads of State and Government of the Members of the PSC, in the presence of the representatives of the other AU Member States, as well as AU Partners. This date, which coincides with the Africa Day, was chosen for its symbolism and importance to the African people.

 

• Programme
  

• Report of the Chairperson of the Commission on
  the Establishment of a Continental Peace and Security Architecture and the Status of Peace Processes in Africa

• Protocol Relating to the Peace and Security Council

• Décisions of the 4th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council
  

• List of Member States elected to serve on the Peace and Security Council