{"id":95900,"date":"2026-02-15T17:31:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-15T17:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/ramaphosa-discusses-peace-and-security-at-au-summit"},"modified":"2026-02-15T18:02:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-15T18:02:25","slug":"ramaphosa-discusses-peace-and-security-at-au-summit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/south-africa\/all-news\/ramaphosa-discusses-peace-and-security-at-au-summit","title":{"rendered":"Ramaphosa Discusses Peace and Security at AU Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, presenting his views on the state of peace and security across the continent.<\/p>\n<p>Ramaphosa says South Africa welcomes the African Union\u2019s Peace and Security Council report.<\/p>\n<p>However, he remains deeply concerned about escalating conflicts and instability in several countries.<\/p>\n<p>The President reaffirmed South Africa\u2019s commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, and integrated Africa, in line with Agenda 2063.<\/p>\n<p>He has highlighted countries currently suspended from the union due to unconstitutional changes of government, stressing the need for swift and effective political transitions to prevent a return to conflict.<\/p>\n<p>He also expressed concern over ongoing violence in Sudan and South Sudan, calling for a ceasefire, humanitarian access, and inclusive political dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>Turning to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ramaphosa condemned continued territorial incursions by armed groups in Kivu and Ituri, emphasizing the need to uphold the country\u2019s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.<\/p>\n<p>He says South Africa, as Regional Oversight Mechanism, will work with partners to secure lasting peace in the region.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">South-Africa<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; South-Africa. 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