Assembly/AU/Dec.472(XX) Page 1 DECISION ON THE REPORT OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL ON ITS ACTIVITIES AND THE STATE OF PEACE AND SECURITY IN AFRICA Doc. Assembly/AU/3(XX) The Assembly, 1. TAKES NOTE of the Report of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) on its activities and the state of peace and security in Africa; 2. COMMENDS the PSC, the Commission and the Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution for their commitment and efforts; 3. NOTES the recent advances in the process of ending the crisis in Madagascar, notably the announcement by Mr. Marc Ravalomanana and Mr. Rajoelina André that they will abstain from the next presidential election. The Assembly ENCOURAGES the continuation of on-going efforts for the full implementation of the Roadmap for ending the crisis in Madagascar, and REQUESTS the Commission to convene an early meeting of the International Contact Group on Madagascar (ICG -M) and the Peace and Security Council (PSC) to meet immediately thereafter to assess the situation and take appropriate measures; 4. WELCOMES the remarkable progress in Somalia, both in terms of security, with the continuous expansion of areas under the control of Somali forces and AMISOM, and on the political level, with the end of the Transition and the election of a new President of the Republic. The Assembly APPEALS to Member States and international partners to provide the necessary assistance for consolidating the gains, and strengthening the capacity of the Somali State, especially in terms of security. The Assembly WELCOMES the review of AMISOM conducted by the Commission between December 2012 and January 2013, and AWAITS WITH INTEREST the implementation of the recommendations contained therein, as have been reviewed and approved by the PSC; 5. EXPRESSES CONCERN at the continued impasse in the peace process between Eritrea and Ethiopia and REAFFIRMS the African Union‟s appeal for an intensification of efforts by Africa to help the two countries overcome the current difficulties, normalize relations and lay the foundations for sustainable peace and security in Africa. The Assembly ALSO REITERATES the urgent need for an effective and scrupulous implementation of the 6 June 2010 Agreement between Djibouti and Eritrea and REQUESTS the Peace and Security Council (PSC) to actively follow up the matter and report thereon; 6. REITERATES ITS SUPPORT for a regional and holistic approach to resolving challenges to peace, security and stability in the Horn of Africa, in support of IGAD; REQUESTS the Commission, in consultation with countries of the region, IGAD, the European Union, the United Nations and other partners, to take the necessary steps with a view to launching this process, and to submit a report to the PSC thereon before the next ordinary session of the Assembly;