By supporting the rule of law in the Central African Republic (CAR), Morocco stands out as a pragmatic multilateral actor, blending active diplomacy with structural engagement in the service of justice and sustainable peace, according to the United Nations.
Morocco continues to play a central role in strengthening the rule of law in CAR, as highlighted in the 2024 report of the UN Secretary-General on peacebuilding.
As chair of the CAR configuration of the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC), the kingdom is praised for its decisive support of judicial and security institutions in the conflict-affected country.
The UN report emphasises the effectiveness of Moroccan diplomacy, which since 2019 has helped rally political and financial backing for the reforms essential to CAR’s recovery.
“The Central African Republic configuration, chaired by Morocco, has been instrumental in mobilizing and sustaining support for rule of law efforts in the country,” the report states.
Morocco’s action has notably strengthened the joint mission led by MINUSCA and the UNDP in support of the Special Criminal Court—a hybrid jurisdiction mandated to try the most serious crimes—as well as local dialogue mechanisms.
These initiatives have been supported by the Peacebuilding Fund (PBF), creating operational synergy with national authorities in Bangui.
At a global level, the Secretary-General’s report calls for stronger coordination among UN agencies working in the rule of law sector, viewed as a key conflict prevention tool. It recommends closer cooperation between the Global Focal Point for the Rule of Law (GFP), the PBC, the Peacebuilding Support Office (PBSO), and the PBF.
“Law is a foundational element of conflict prevention,” the report affirms, stressing the need to pool resources and avoid duplication.
The GFP—bringing together agencies such as OHCHR, UN Women, UNICEF, UNODC, and DPPA—is encouraged to engage early in joint program planning.
The report also warns of institutional fragility during peacekeeping mission drawdowns, highlighting risks of disengagement from critical sectors like judiciary reform, transitional justice, and prison system restructuring.
To address these risks, the Secretary-General advocates greater use of flexible PBF funding to sustain key programs beyond UN mandates. The report also urges tighter coordination between GFP and PBSO, and recommends more systematic deployment of joint teams, particularly from the UN logistics base in Brindisi, Italy.
The document further stresses that any reform of the rule of law must rest on sustained political commitment—both nationally and internationally—of which Morocco is presented as a leading example.
By positioning justice as a strategic lever for sustainable peace, the report affirms Morocco’s role as a cornerstone of multilateral diplomacy—championing an African vision of stability and driving the UN system forward in its most sensitive missions.
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