AU: Security and Sovereignty at the Heart of Discussions in Egypt

In New Alamein, Egypt, African leaders gathered for the 8th mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union, hosted by President Abdel Fattah Al-Sissi. The discussions focused on implementing Agenda 2063, strengthening economic integration, and operationalizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye highlighted the impact of conflicts on development, while Al-Sissi emphasized sovereignty and good neighborliness.