President John Dramani Mahama has departed Ghana for Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in the 39th African Union (AU) Summit, where African leaders and policy stakeholders will meet to deliberate on key continental issues, including peace and security, economic integration and development cooperation.
The summit, which brings together heads of state and government, diplomats, and representatives of regional and international organisations, is expected to focus on strengthening collective responses to security challenges across parts of the continent, advancing intra-African trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and enhancing cooperation in areas such as governance, youth empowerment, and climate resilience.
Mr Mahama’s participation forms part of his ongoing engagements on African affairs and governance dialogue, where he has frequently contributed to discussions on democratic consolidation, regional stability, and economic transformation in West Africa and beyond.
The annual AU Summit serves as the African Union’s highest decision-making body, providing a platform for leaders to review progress on continental initiatives and adopt policies to accelerate development and integration.
This year’s meeting is also expected to consider reports from the AU Commission and regional bodies, alongside strategies to address humanitarian concerns and emerging global economic pressures affecting African economies.
While in Addis Ababa, Mahama is anticipated to hold bilateral meetings with fellow African leaders, policymakers, and development partners on issues of mutual interest, including regional peace efforts and economic cooperation.
The outcomes of the summit are expected to shape policy direction for member states in the coming year, particularly in areas relating to security collaboration, trade expansion, and institutional reforms within the continental body.
