
Breaking NewsEast Africa
Addis Ababa•4h ago• 4 min read
AU Security Council Summit: Heads of State Ratify Joint Rapid Response Peacekeeping Framework for the Sahel
Meeting at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, continental leaders have approved a $1.2 billion standalone standby peace fund to restore stability and constitutional governance across the Sahelian belt.
Key Takeaways:
- •$1.2 billion autonomous peace fund raised directly from AU member assessments.
- •Integrated intelligence sharing hub established in Abuja and Nairobi.

Amina Ndiaye
Senior Diplomatic Correspondent
