Algeria Suffers Setback at African Union in Bid for Peace and Security Council Seat
Algeria faced a diplomatic setback by failing to secure a seat on the African Union's Peace and Security Council despite a vigorous campaign. Concerns over Algeria's foreign policy led several nations to withhold support. This defeat contrasts with Morocco's election success and highlights Algeria's diminishing influence in regional politics.
hassan benyoub 
Algiers, Algeria - Algeria has experienced a significant diplomatic setback, failing to secure a seat on the African Union's Peace and Security Council (PSC). Despite an intensive campaign to regain a position it views as crucial for regional influence, Algeria was unable to garner the necessary support from member states during recent elections.
This failure represents a blow to Algeria's diplomatic efforts and highlights its struggle to maintain influence within the African Union. Sources suggest that several African nations withheld their support due to concerns over Algeria's foreign policy, marked by perceived interference and strained relationships with various countries.
The vote, conducted via secret ballot, makes it impossible to ascertain which specific countries declined to endorse Algeria's candidacy. The elections took place during the 46th Ordinary Session of the AU's Executive Council, preceding the 38th Ordinary Summit of the African Union, scheduled for February 15-16 in Addis Ababa.
This outcome contrasts sharply with Morocco's successful election to the same council, where it secured more than two-thirds of the votes. Algeria, which held significant sway within the PSC between 2003 and 2021, had hoped to regain its lost influence.
The AU's Peace and Security Council, composed of 15 members elected for two- to three-year terms, plays a central role in conflict prevention and management across the continent. Its composition is based on balanced regional representation, with two seats allocated to North Africa. New elections will be organized soon to fill the vacant seat.
