African Union Opens Second Mediation Track for Sahel Transition States

The AU Peace and Security Council authorises a parallel civilian dialogue process alongside existing ECOWAS engagement.

Amara Bello

UG Africa Desk

7 Jul 2026

5 min read

Ethiopia

Photograph · UG Editorial

Addis Ababa — The Peace and Security Council voted 12–3 to establish a separate consultative track engaging civil society actors from four transitional governments in the Sahel.

African UnionSahelMediation

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