Burundi assumes African Union Chairmanship for 2026
2026-02-16 08:54:02 source：CGTN
February 16, 2026
Burundi officially assumed the 2026 chairmanship of the African Union (AU) during the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa.
President Évariste Ndayishimiye took over the rotating chairmanship from Angola's President João Lourenço at the AU headquarters.
In his acceptance speech, Ndayishimiye noted that Angola was handing over leadership at a time marked by persistent security challenges, rising unilateralism, economic tensions, and the growing impact of climate change across the continent.
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