At the UN, Évariste Ndayishimiye Calls for 'African Solutions' to the Continent's Crises

Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye spoke at the UN General Assembly in New York on September 23, 2026, calling for increased African capacity to address conflicts on the continent. He discussed the situations in the Great Lakes, Sudan, the Sahel, and Somalia, emphasizing the impacts such as population displacements and infrastructure destruction. He reaffirmed commitment to African solutions in line with the UN Charter and urged stronger partnership between the African Union and the UN in conflict prevention and mediation. This speech coincides with Burundi’s presidency of the African Union in 2026.