As the conflict involving the United States (US), Israel and Iran enters its fifth day, African leaders continue to urge calm.
But behind the scenes, there are growing concerns about possible repercussions from Washington.
The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly on Genocide says it embraces the African Union (AU)-backed Algiers Declaration as an opportunity to advance the genocide cause, while reiterating its rejection of the Joint Declaration between the Namibian and German governments.
Arican leaders and continental organizations have called for restraint, dialogue, and adherence to international law as tensions continue to rise in the Middle East following military exchanges involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.
African Union leaders have concluded the 39th ordinary summit with the adoption of major decisions and reforms toward strengthening institutional efficiency and financial sustainability and accelerating continental development.
African Union leaders have adopted a presidential declaration committing member states to scale up local manufacturing of health products.
Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has launched the African Union's Champion's Report on Ending Child Marriage and the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has asserted that Africa holds the tools to drive its own economic transformation and must seize them.
Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, has been elected Chairperson of the African Union at the 39th Ordinary Summit of the continental body.
Ndayishimiye takes over the rotational AU chairmanship from Angola’s President, João Lourenço.
Uganda has pledged US $1 million to the African Peer Review Mechanism, APRM, to support its operations.
The announcement was made by Uganda’s Vice President, Jessica Alupo, during the 35th APRM Forum of Heads of State and
Government at the African Union headquarters on Friday.
Africa must not be a battleground for competing interests but rather a partner of choice guided by principles, mutual respect, and shared prosperity.
