Addis Ababa, Jan 27 (IANS/MAP) Morocco has been elected to the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at the 32nd Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the Pan-African organisation here.
Morocco, the unique candidate from the North-Africa region, was elected to the PSC for a renewable two-year term (2018-2020) by receiving 39 votes, while the minimum votes required was 36.
The PSC is the standing organ of the AU for the prevention, management and resolution of conflicts.
The 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) will take place from January 28-29 under the theme "Winning the Fight against Corruption: A Sustainable Path to Africa's Transformation".
The AU Assembly is preceded by meetings of the Permanent Representatives Committee as well as the meeting of the Executive Council.
--IANS/MAP
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