Assembly/AU/Dec.598(XXVI) Page 1 DECISION ON THE ACTIVITIES OF THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL AND THE STATE OF PEACE AND SECURITY IN AFRICA Doc. Assembly/AU/2(XXVI) The Assembly, 1. TAKES NOTE of the report of the Peace and Security Council on its Activities and the State of Peace and Security in Africa; 2. NOTES WITH CONCERN that, despite the tireless efforts that Africa continues to make for the promotion of peace, security and stability, violent conflicts, terrorism and other destabilizing factors, including disease outbreaks and climate change, continue to pose a serious threat to the socio-economic and political equilibrium of our continent; 3. STRESSES ONCE AGAIN the need for a more resolute preventive action to better protect African civilians against the destructive humanitarian consequences from violence of all kinds, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Protocol relating to the establishment of the Peace and Security Council of the African Union and the Constitutive Act of the AU; 4. WELCOMES the new advances recorded in Côte d'Ivoire with the successful holding of presidential elections on 25 October 2015, and ENCOURAGES the Ivorian authorities to continue their efforts to deepen the reconciliation process,, in order to sustainably consolidate peace in the country. The Assembly WELCOMES the successful holding of elections in Guinea, as well as the declared readiness of President Alpha Conde to work with all political actors, in a spirit of national cohesion. The Assembly WELCOMES the declaration of the end of the Ebola epidemic in Guinea, after Liberia and Sierra Leone, which thus marks a crucial stage in combating this scourge. The Assembly PAYS TRIBUTE to all those who contributed to this important victory against the Ebola epidemic, especially to the Chairperson of the Commission, for her personal commitment in this fight. The Assembly CALLS UPON the international community to increase its support to countries affected in their efforts towards socio-economic recovery; 5. CONGRATULATES the people, the political actors and the civil society of Burkina Faso on the exemplary nature of the Transition in their country, despite the many challenges encountered throughout the process. The Assembly WELCOMES the new authorities, especially the new President of Faso, Roch Marc Christian Kaboré. The Assembly PAYS A DESERVED TRIBUTE to the President of the Transition, Michel Kafando, and Prime Minister Yacouba Isaac Zida, for the many sacrifices made and the resilience they have shown. The Assembly URGENTLY APPEALS to Member States and the international community to mobilize adequate emergency assistance for Burkina Faso and its long-term stability, thus contributing to the consolidation of democracy and the rule of law. The Assembly REQUESTS the Commission, in consultation with ECOWAS and the United Nations, to consider, within the framework of the