AUC Workshop Calls for Stronger Knowledge Management, Sustainable Financing and Cross
The African Union Commission recently concluded a workshop in Abuja focused on improving knowledge management, institutional capacity, and sustainable financing for AU peace missions. Experts discussed strategies for mission effectiveness, including the use of AI and digital innovation in peace operations.
Why it matters
Strengthening the operational capacity of African-led peace missions is critical for regional stability and conflict resolution across the continent.
The African Union Commission (AUC) has concluded the 2nd Knowledge Management, Institutional Capacity-Building and Experience-Sharing Workshop on AU Peace Missions, held in Abuja from 25-27 August 2026, with a call for stronger institutional learning, sustainable financing, accountability and integrated approaches to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of AU peace operations.
Organised by the AU Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), with support from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the three-day workshop brought together strategic, operational and technical experts to document and share experience from AU Peace Missions, with particular focus on the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia (AU-MVCM), the AU Support and Stabalization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) and the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) in the Lake Chad Basin.
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