ADDIS ABABA: The Federal Republic of Somalia has been elected as a member of the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) for the 2026–2028 term, marking what the government described as a significant milestone in the country’s renewed engagement with the continent’s peace and security agenda.
In a press release issued on February 11, 2026, in Addis Ababa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said the election underscores growing confidence among African Union (AU) member states in Somalia’s role and contribution to regional stability.
The ministry said the outcome reflects the trust placed in Somalia by fellow AU member states. It expressed sincere gratitude to all countries that supported its candidacy, with particular appreciation for the unity and solidarity demonstrated by member states of the Eastern Africa region.
Somalia said it joins the 15-member council with a clear set of priorities, including strengthening conflict prevention efforts, supporting peacebuilding and reconciliation processes, advancing counter-terrorism cooperation, and contributing to post-conflict recovery initiatives across Africa.
Drawing on its own experience in state-building and security sector reform, Somalia said it intends to bring practical insight and a principled approach to the PSC’s mandate. Over the past decade, the country has undergone a gradual transition from prolonged instability toward institutional rebuilding, with reforms aimed at enhancing governance, federal cooperation, and security sector capacity.
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The Peace and Security Council is the African Union’s standing decision-making body responsible for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts. It plays a central role in shaping continental responses to crises, deploying peace support operations, and coordinating collective security mechanisms among member states.
Somalia’s election comes at a time when several regions across Africa continue to face complex security challenges, including armed conflict, terrorism, unconstitutional changes of government, and humanitarian crises. As a council member for the 2026–2028 term, Somalia will participate in deliberations and decisions affecting peace operations, mediation efforts, and policy frameworks aimed at promoting long-term stability.
The ministry reaffirmed Somalia’s commitment to multilateralism, African solidarity, and stronger collective security arrangements under the AU framework. It said the country would work closely with AU partners to promote a more stable, peaceful and prosperous Africa.
Somalia’s tenure on the council is expected to provide an opportunity for the country to project its diplomatic engagement at the continental level, while sharing lessons from its own security and reconciliation efforts.
The statement reiterated Somalia’s resolve to champion cooperation and collective action within the African Union during its term on the Peace and Security Council.
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