On 11 February 2026, during the 38th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council, South Africa was elected by Member States to serve a two-year term on the Peace and Security Council of the African Union, starting from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028. These pivotal elections took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. South Africa was elected alongside the Kingdom of Lesotho to represent the Southern region for the two available seats.
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, who is currently leading the South African delegation, formally welcomed the election on behalf of the…
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