The African Union Elects New Chair of the Union for the year 2026 and Priorities Water Security at 39th Summit in Addis Ababa
The 39th AU Summit has commenced in Addis Ababa with African leaders urging stronger unity, financial self-reliance and decisive action on water security, peace and institutional reform, while electing Burundi’s President Évariste Ndayishimiye as AU Chairperson for 2026.