Algerian Radio
During its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council, Algeria has worked with loyalty and dedication to make the A3+ Group a unified and effective voice capable of defending Africa's interests within the UN body, correcting persistent imbalances, and strengthening the continent's standing in major multilateral negotiations.
In its capacity as coordinator of the A3+ Group at the Security Council, Algeria has constantly affirmed its commitment to consolidating joint African action.
This approach is part of the implementation of clear instructions from the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at promoting peace and security in Africa.
Algeria's commitment to serving Africa was reaffirmed during a consultative meeting organized in early December in Algiers, at Algeria's initiative, between members of the A3+ Group (Algeria, Sierra Leone, Somalia, and Guyana) and the newly elected members of the Security Council for the term beginning in January 2026.
Held on the sidelines of the 12th High-Level Seminar on Peace and Security in Africa (Oran Process), this meeting allowed for constructive exchanges, experience sharing, and joint reflection on ways to strengthen cooperation between elected Council members. It also aimed to ensure the continuity of the A3+ Group's role as a central mechanism for African coordination within the Security Council.
Throughout its mandate, Algeria actively mobilized the A3+ Group around major African crises on the Council's agenda, relying on the fundamental principle of "African solutions to African problems."
Regarding Libya, Algeria consistently reaffirmed its commitment to the country's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national unity. It called for strict adherence to the arms embargo, accountability for those who violate it, and the total and unconditional withdrawal of all foreign forces, mercenaries, and foreign fighters. It also supported an inclusive political process, led by Libyans themselves under the aegis of the United Nations, with a view to achieving a lasting solution.
Regarding Sudan, Algeria, through its Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Mr. Amar Bendjama, emphasized that dialogue and negotiation remain the only means capable of ending the armed conflict.
In this regard, the A3+ Group has repeatedly reiterated its commitment to Sudan's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, restraint by all parties, and the rejection of any foreign interference.
Concerning the conflict in South Sudan, the A3+ Group called for the financial and technical strengthening of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and urged the international community to engage further to end the conflict ravaging the country. regarding the Central African Republic, the Group affirmed its commitment to supporting peace, stability, and the complete restoration of State authority, expressing its readiness to support the Central African government and people in their efforts to ensure lasting peace.
During a Security Council session chaired by Algeria, as part of its rotating presidency of the Council in January 2025, the A3+ called for a political solution to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) respecting the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing that the protection of millions of Congolese civilians represents "a central priority" for the Group.
In the field of the joint fight against terrorism and violent extremism, the A3+ Group highlighted the importance of strengthening regional security mechanisms, supporting joint initiatives in West Africa, the Sahel, and the Lake Chad Basin, and encouraging close cooperation between the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), and the countries concerned.
The Group also paid particular attention to the humanitarian dimension of conflicts, calling for the facilitation of humanitarian aid delivery among Central African countries.
Finally, the action of the A3+ extended to the reform of the Security Council, with Algeria continuing to advocate for a more equitable representation of Africa and for a UN-AU partnership based on equal rights and responsibilities, an essential condition for fairer and more inclusive international governance.
