New members of the African Union Peace and Security Council have been called on to defend Africa against genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity.

The elected members of the Peace and Security Council are undergoing an induction at Swakopmund.

The programme is aimed at giving members an orientation on the mandate, powers, and functions of the council, established 20 years ago.

It is also a platform for the outgoing members to share their experiences with the incoming.

The African Union Peace and Security Council says political will, from all parties is key to the effective implementation of Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework in the DRC.

The Peace and Security Council discussed the deteriorating situation in eastern DRC ahead of the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government which ended in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia today.

 The Peace, Security and Cooperation Framework for the DRC was signed ten years ago to usher in peace, security, stability and development in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region.

The African Union Peace and Security Council says political will from all parties is key to the effective implementation of the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework in the DRC.

The Peace and Security Council discussed the deteriorating situation in eastern DRC ahead of the 36th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework for the DRC was signed ten years ago to usher in peace, security, stability, and development in the DRC and the Great Lakes Region.