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African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security

Department of the African Union

Department of the African Union

FieldValue
nameDepartment of Political Affairs, Peace and Security
typedepartment
formedNovember 2018
preceding1Department of Political Affairs
preceding2Department of Peace and Security
jurisdictionAfrica
headquartersAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
chief1_nameBankole Adeoye
chief1_positionCommissioner
parent_departmentAfrican Union Commission
website

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) is a department of the African Union (AU) responsible for promoting peace, security, governance, democracy, and human rights across Africa. PAPS was established in November 2018 following the merger of the AU's former Department of Political Affairs and the Department of Peace and Security.

History

PAPS was created during the Eleventh Extraordinary Session of the AU Assembly held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 17–18 November 2018. The merger aimed to streamline the AU's institutional structure and enhance its capacity to address political, peace, and security challenges on the continent. Bankole Adeoye assumed office as the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security in March 2021, following his election at the 34th AU Summit in February 2021.

Mandate

The department's mandate aligns with the broader Pan-African vision outlined in Agenda 2063, particularly Aspirations 3 and 4, which envision "an Africa of good governance, respect for human rights, justice and the rule of law" and "a peaceful and secure Africa." PAPS contributes to the efforts of AU Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and Regional Mechanisms (RMs) in conflict prevention, resolution, and crisis management.

Core Functions

PAPS performs a range of functions, including:

  • Continuous monitoring of Africa’s political, peace, and security trends.
  • Timely assessment, analysis, and reporting on these trends through early warning systems.
  • Supporting conflict prevention through legal and policy frameworks.
  • Providing capacity building and training on governance, political, peace, and security issues. Coordinating the development of Common African Positions (CAP) on relevant issues.
  • Promoting synergy in implementing the African Governance Architecture (AGA) and the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA).
  • Supporting peace-support operations, mediation, and dialogue interventions.
  • Assisting in post-conflict reconstruction and development.

References

References

  1. "African Union {{!}} Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs".
  2. "Profile: Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (ECOSOCC)".
  3. (2025-02-26). "East Africa : AU Commissioner Bankole Adeoye faces re-election challenge - 12/02/2025".
  4. "PAPS MANDATE {{!}} African Union".
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