President John Mahama has joined African leaders in Nairobi for high-level discussions on AU reforms, focusing on funding peace operations and improving efficiency.
President John Dramani Mahama will join several other African leaders in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of a high-level meeting to chart the path toward institutionalising reforms in the African Union (AU).
The initiative aims to position the AU to better address areas such as funding its own peace operations and supporting member states.
Following the appointment of President William Ruto as the African Union (AU) Champion for Institutional Reforms, he has been relentless in advocating for improvements, with a focus on enhancing institutional efficiency and strategic direction.
The high-level meeting will provide a platform for an in-depth analysis of the current state of the African Union, accompanied by discussions on the way forward.
A consolidated report on the reforms will be presented at the 38th Ordinary General Assembly session of the African Union, scheduled for 15th to 16th February 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Ghana’s President John Mahama is attending the meeting, with his contributions being seen as pivotal.
African leaders have praised his recent political comeback, marked by the attendance of over 20 heads of state and representatives at his swearing-in ceremony three weeks ago.
Many leaders are also counting on President Mahama’s vast experience, particularly as a former Chair of ECOWAS and a highly respected leader among his peers, to help drive AU reforms.
Additionally, the president will seize the opportunity to hold bilateral talks with African leaders as part of his broader agenda to reset Ghana.
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