More than 10 African heads of state have confirmed attendance at the 21st African Union Extraordinary Session in Luanda this weekend where leaders will deliberate on strengthening the AU’s political, legal and financial tools for preventing and resolving conflicts.
Summit spokesperson Miguel Cesar Bembe said confirmations have also been received from nine prime ministers and several vice presidents and ministers, with additional registrations continuing through the online system established for the event.
The extraordinary summit, scheduled for 29-30 August, will be exclusively African in character and focus on reinforcing mechanisms within the continental organisation to prevent, manage and resolve conflicts.
Bembe said the turnout reflects the importance member states attach to the initiative, which aims to bolster Africa’s capacity to respond to crises and strengthen accountability.
The Luanda summit is expected to build on existing AU frameworks, including the African Peace and Security Architecture, by enhancing coordination, financing and legal instruments to address conflict drivers across the continent.
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