The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, arrived in Accra, Ghana, on Thursday, November 12, 2026, to participate in the 27th extraordinary session of the organisation’s Executive Council, scheduled for Friday, November 13, which will focus on the Union’s financing.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for foreign ministers and representatives of member states to examine ways to strengthen the pan-African organisation’s financial autonomy and reduce its reliance on external funding.
Discussions will centre on mobilizing internal resources, improving budgetary management and establishing more predictable financing mechanisms to support the African Union’s programmes and priorities.
The financing of peace operations and the strengthening of the Peace Fund are also expected to be addressed, as the organization seeks to secure sufficient resources to respond to the continent’s security challenges and development needs.
This extraordinary session marks a step in the AU’s ongoing efforts to ensure the sustainability of its financing, consolidate its institutional independence, and enhance its capacity to implement decisions made by its governing bodies.
Through this initiative, the organisation aims to make the funding of its priorities sourced from within Africa, which is a key driver of its autonomy and effectiveness.
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