African Leaders Wrap Up 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa on Sunday: Key Outcomes
African Leaders Wrap Up 39th AU Summit in Addis Ababa on Sunday: Key Outcomes
The African Union’s 39th Assembly concluded in Addis Ababa with a focus on 2026 as the Year of Sustainable Water and Sanitation under Agenda 2063.
Key results:
🟠New AU Chair: Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye elected for 2026, succeeding Angola’s João Lourenço.
🟠2026 Theme Launched: “Ensuring sustainable water availability and safe sanitation systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063.”
🟠Peace & Security: Reaffirmed zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes of government; called for predictable funding for AU peace operations; adopted MoU on operationalizing the African Standby Force.
🟠Global Governance: Reiterated Africa’s common position demanding permanent representation in a reformed UNSC; welcomed G20 engagement but stressed need for unified African positions on debt, climate, and development financing.
🟠Economic Integration: Commended progress on AfCFTA and development programs; urged faster implementation to boost intra-African trade, industrialization, and food system resilience.
🟠Historical Justice: Considered framing colonization as a crime against humanity and certain acts during slavery as genocide; emphasized reparatory justice, truth, and dignity for African peoples.
🟠Solidarity with Palestine: Reaffirmed support for Palestinian statehood and a just solution based on international law.
🟠Institutional Reform: Reaffirmed commitment to a people-centered, financially sustainable AU; adopted reports on Africa CDC, APRM, and more.
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