Algeria won the elections as the representative of the northern part of the continent to complete the African Union (AU) Peace and Security Council for a three-year term.During the 24th Extraordinary Session of the AU Executive Committee, Algiers obtained 34 votes in the third round of elections, defeating Libya, which received 15 votes.
The other candidate was Morocco, but it withdrew before the election.
Joining the new Council member for the 2025-2028 term are Cameroon (center), Ethiopia (east), Eswatini (south), and Nigeria (west).
According to the Algerian Embassy in Ethiopia, this victory is a recognition of its role and position under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in promoting peace and establishing security on the African continent.
The agenda for the extraordinary session also includes the appointment of a member of the AU International Law Commission and the African Space Council, the continental organization stated.
