Egypt is set to assume the presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) this October. This announcement, made by Egypt’s ambassador to Ethiopia and permanent representative to the African Union (AU), Mohamed Gad, underscores the nation’s unwavering commitment to fostering peace, stability, and development across the African continent.
Egypt’s leadership in the PSC comes at a critical juncture when Africa faces a myriad of security and development challenges. The continent grapples with conflicts, terrorism, climate change, and socio-economic disparities.