The Peace and Security Council of the African Union is the organ in charge of enforcing Union decisions. It is patterned somewhat after the United Nations Security Council. Members are elected by the Assembly of the African Union so as to reflect regional balance within Africa, as well as a variety of other criteria, including capacity to contribute militarily and financially to the Union, political will to do so, and effective diplomatic presence at Addis Ababa. The Council is composed of fifteen countries, of which five are elected to three-year terms, and ten to two-year terms. Countries are immediately reeligible upon the expiration of their terms. Anthem: Let us all unite and celebrate together Official languages The African languages, as well as Arabic, English, French and Portuguese Some member states have other official languages. ... An organ is the following: In anatomy, an organ is a group of tissues which perform some function. ... A session of the Security Council in progress The United Nations Security Council is the most powerful organ of the United Nations. ... Addis Ababa (Amharic new flower) is the capital of Ethiopia. ...
The Peace and SecurityCouncil is the organ of the African Union in charge of enforcing Union decisions.
Members are elected by the Assembly of the African Union so as to reflect regional balance within Africa, as well as a variety of other criteria, including capacity to contribute militarily and financially to the Union, political will to do so, and effective diplomatic presence at Addis Ababa.
The Council is composed of fifteen countries, of which five are elected to three-year terms, and ten to two-year terms.
The meetings of the Peace and SecurityCouncil shall be held at the Headquarters of the Union.
The provisional agenda of the Peace and SecurityCouncil shall be determined by the Chairperson of the Peace and SecurityCouncil on the basis of proposals submitted by the Chairperson of the Commission and Member States.
The Peace and SecurityCouncil may hold informal consultations with parties concerned by or interested in a conflict or a situation under its consideration, as well as with Regional Mechanisms, international organizations and civil society organizations as may be needed for the discharge of its responsibilities.
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