African Union Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security

Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Department overview
FormedNovember 2018
Preceding agencies
  • Department of Political Affairs
  • Department of Peace and Security
JurisdictionAfrica
HeadquartersAddis Ababa, Ethiopia
Department executive
Parent departmentAfrican Union Commission
Websitewww.peaceau.org

The Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS) is a department of the African Union (AU) responsible for promoting peace, security, governance, democracy, and human rights across Africa. PAPS was established in November 2018 following the merger of the AU's former Department of Political Affairs and the Department of Peace and Security.

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