PSC/PR/COMM(CCXCIII)
Page 2
7.
Expresses its gratitude to President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda, for his contribution
in facilitating the conclusion of the Kampala Accord, to Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of
Ethiopia and to the other IGAD leaders, for their continued involvement and leading role in
bringing about peace, security and stability in Somalia. Council also commends the leaders
of the East African Community for their efforts;
8.
Reiterates AU’s deep concern at the humanitarian situation prevailing in Somalia as
a result of the current drought and famine, takes note of the outcome of the pledging
conference organized by the Commission in Addis Ababa on 25 August 2011, and
commends the AU Member States and partners, in particular the African Development Bank
(AfDB), who made pledges. Council expresses appreciation to the actors present on the
ground, in particular the Somali non‐governmental organisations (NGOs), for their efforts, in
spite of the challenging security conditions in which they are working, as well as to African
civil society organisations, for the initiatives they have taken in support of the affected
populations in Somalia;
9.
Urgently calls on the Member States that have not yet done so to contribute
financially and in kind to the relief efforts, and to those in a position to do so to provide
further assistance. Council stresses the imperative for the continent to rise to the challenge
and to extend to the Somali people the support they so desperately need, in a true spirit of
African solidarity. Council also appeals to the international partners to provide a support
that is commensurate with the requirements on the ground;
10.
Notes with satisfaction the steps taken on the ground by AMISOM to ensure
security for relief efforts, facilitate access and provide humanitarian assistance to
populations in need, and encourages the Mission to pursue its efforts. Council also
commends the Nairobi‐based Inter‐African Bureau on Animal Resources (AU‐IBAR), for its
outstanding work in mitigating the impact of the drought and famine, through support to
livestock sector, which is the mainstay of the Somali economy, and requests the
Commission to keep it regularly informed of the programs and activities carried out by IBAR;
11.
Stresses that the recent political and security developments create a unique
opportunity to further peace and reconciliation in Somalia and bring to a definite end the
untold suffering inflicted on the Somali people. Accordingly, Council, once again, calls on
the international community, in particular the United Nations, to take the steps expected of
it and to fully assume its responsibilities towards the Somali people, in line with the relevant
provisions of the UN Charter;
12.
Reiterates AU’s determination to continue doing all that is necessary to assist the
Somali people and facilitate the successful conclusion of the peace and reconciliation
process and, to that end, to work with the TFIs in a spirit of partnership. In this respect,
Council endorses the revised Concept of Operations (CONOPS), as outlined in paragraphs 52
to 55 of the Report of the Chairperson and which was elaborated on the basis of the
conclusions of the technical consultative workshop convened by the Commission in Addis
Ababa, from 17 to 18 August 2011;