Security Council Extends MINUSCA Through 2026, Delays UNISFA Decision

Overview

• The Council adopted resolution 2800 (2025) to renew MINUSCA until 15 November 2026 by a vote of 14 in favour, 0 against, with 1 abstention from the United States.
• Priority tasks for MINUSCA include protecting civilians, extending State authority and security forces, supporting the peace process, and facilitating humanitarian access and UN protection.
• The resolution requests Secretary‑General reports on 15 February, 15 June, and 13 October 2026 and instructs that deployment and budgets reflect the mandate’s prioritization.
• Members signalled an intent to review MINUSCA’s personnel levels after the Central African Republic’s 2025–2026 electoral cycle, with the United States citing cost and benchmarking concerns in its abstention.
• In separate business, the Council paused a vote on renewing UNISFA for Abyei and moved to closed consultations at Algeria’s request for the A3+ group, as the United States pressed for “common‑sense benchmarks” ahead of the 15 November expiry.