Somalia has declared its candidacy for a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC) for the 2025–2028 term, emphasizing its commitment to regional and continental priorities.
In its announcement, Somalia highlighted the need for equitable representation, noting its absence from the AU PSC since its establishment in 2004. It argued that its inclusion would ensure fairness within the organization. The nation also pointed to the alignment between its future role on the United Nations Security Council (2025–2026) and the AU, which could help advance African interests globally.
Somalia further underscored its historical contributions to Pan-Africanism and liberation movements, presenting itself as a nation with a strong legacy of leadership. The country expressed its intention to enhance the effectiveness of AU peacekeeping efforts, drawing on its own experiences with conflict resolution.
This announcement follows Ethiopia’s candidacy for a seat on the AU PSC for the 2025–2027 term, which was revealed in December 2024.