AU backs DR Congo, Liberia to push Africa's agenda at UN Security Council

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. [File, Standard]

The African Union Commission has welcomed the election of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026-2027 term.

The two countries will join Somalia to represent the African Group on the Security Council, a bloc often referred to as the "A3," which pushes Africa's stance on peace and security issues.