Africa: U.S. Backs Stronger AU-UN Role in Africa Conflicts, Supports UN Financing for AU-Led Missions

Africa: U.S. Backs Stronger AU-UN Role in Africa Conflicts, Supports UN Financing for AU-Led Missions

Nairobi -- The United States has backed a stronger African Union-United Nations partnership to address conflicts across the continent, saying a UN framework for financing AU-led peace operations could provide a useful tool in responding to Africa's security crises.

US urges UN-Africa coordination to address conflicts, insecurity

The United States believes coordination and partnership between the United Nations and the African Union can help achieve peace, security, and prosperity in Africa. Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos, US Representative for UN Management and Reform, presented Washington’s position on Tuesday at a UN Security Council meeting on UN and AU cooperation. The envoy said ongoing peace […] US urges UN-Africa coordination to address conflicts, insecurity

US Backs UN Financing For AU-led Missions - Taarifa Rwanda:

Africa is being pushed to play a leading role in fixing conflicts on the continent. The United States said it is very supportive of UN financing for AU-led missions. Ambassador Jeffrey Bartos U.S. Representative for UN Management and Reform told Security Council, “Coordination and partnership between the UN and AU can help achieve peace, security, […] The post US Backs UN Financing For AU-led Missions appeared first on Taarifa Rwanda:.

US backs stronger AU-UN role in Africa conflicts, supports UN financing for AU-led missions

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 7— The United States has backed a stronger African Union-United Nations partnership to address conflicts across the continent, saying a UN framework for financing AU-led peace operations…