This was announced by the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, at the opening of the 51st Ordinary Session of the Committee of Permanent Representatives, an event that will continue until January 30 and marks the beginning of preparations for the 39th Summit of the continental organization, to be held from February 14 to 16.

Youssouf emphasized that Africa will have the honor of hosting the 32nd United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32) in 2027, to be held in Ethiopia.

In that regard, he said that the host country, the United Nations, and the African Union are working to prepare for the major event.

Reflecting on the organization’s upcoming summit, he acknowledged the difficult context and the limited progress on peace and security.

“Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Libya, and the Sahel— the challenges continue. A new unconstitutional change has been added to the list: Madagascar, and Benin narrowly escaped it,” he emphasized.

On this issue, he reported that the Commission is working with the available resources to provide appropriate solutions through the actions of its commissioners, special envoys, panels of experts, and himself.

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