The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, has raised concerns about the dire and persistent conflicts in several African countries. Addressing the 44th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, Mahamat urged leaders of conflict-ridden nations to prioritize peaceful conflict resolution for the well-being of their people.
Mahamat emphasized the critical need for resolving the conflicts in countries grappling with severe armed conflict. He pointed to the alarming situations in Sudan, Somalia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Libya, and the ongoing threat of terrorism in the Sahel region. Additionally, he noted the resurgence of military coups, electoral violence, and humanitarian crises exacerbated by war and climate change.
The Chairperson stressed that these pressing issues pose a significant threat to the progress and emergence of Africa, a continent of which its people take great pride. He highlighted the efforts of the African Union in the first decade of the AU Agenda 2063, focusing on institutional reforms, the establishment of specialized agencies, and financial management systems.
In another development, the Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Taye Atskeselassie, proposed Amharic as the official working language of the African Union. Atskeselassie emphasized that the adoption of Amharic, with its widespread usage, would reinforce the collective identity of AU member states. He also underscored Ethiopia’s commitment to supporting the AU’s vision, citing the country’s substantial achievements in the educational sector, which align with the AU’s objectives.
The Executive Council is expected to finalize the agenda for the upcoming leaders’ summit. The proposal to adopt Amharic as the AU’s official language and the ongoing efforts to address the pressing conflicts across the continent will likely be key topics of discussion.
This development signifies a crucial moment for the future direction of the African Union as it navigates complex geopolitical challenges and internal reforms. The outcomes of the Executive Council’s deliberations hold significant implications for Africa’s quest for peace, stability, and continental integration.
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