AU summit honours Geingob’s memory
The opening ceremony of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of African Union (AU) heads of state and government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, observed a moment of silence for the late president of Namibia, Hage Geingob.
The summit, which opened on Saturday and concluded on Sunday, honoured Geingob for the contributions he has made to the African continent. Geingob was described as a "great combatant."
Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union Commission, joined leaders in honouring Geingob's memory.
Mahamat said Geingob’s contributions will serve as a constant reminder of the noble work he did for the continent.
Africa stands with Palestine
Mahamat also used the platform to highlight that international events continue to increase uncertainty about the future of the world.
“While the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war are still vivid and growing, here is the Israel-Palestine conflict, which is unfolding with indescribable intensity, leading to humanitarian tragedies of an unprecedented magnitude, characterised by flagrant contempt of international law and international humanitarian law,” he said.
He said the bombardment of Palestinian civilians, the systematic destruction of their lives and their means of existence, and the trivialisation of death have all combined into a tragedy that has continued unabated for months.
“I once again reiterate our call for a humanitarian ceasefire and urge the international community to give concrete form to the two-state solution that it had unanimously decided. Africa is also not exempt from conflict, like what is happening in Sudan and the east of the DRC. These different conflicts and many other issues on a global scale enable us to take stock of the fragmentation of the world,” Mahamat said.
The summit also announced that Mauritania will chair the bureau of the African Union in 2024. Other bureau members are: first vice chair, Angola; second vice chair, Republic of Congo; third vice chair, Ghana and rapporteur, the Union of Comoros.
The summit, which opened on Saturday and concluded on Sunday, honoured Geingob for the contributions he has made to the African continent. Geingob was described as a "great combatant."
Moussa Faki Mahamat, chairperson of the African Union Commission, joined leaders in honouring Geingob's memory.
Mahamat said Geingob’s contributions will serve as a constant reminder of the noble work he did for the continent.
Africa stands with Palestine
Mahamat also used the platform to highlight that international events continue to increase uncertainty about the future of the world.
“While the effects of the Russia-Ukraine war are still vivid and growing, here is the Israel-Palestine conflict, which is unfolding with indescribable intensity, leading to humanitarian tragedies of an unprecedented magnitude, characterised by flagrant contempt of international law and international humanitarian law,” he said.
He said the bombardment of Palestinian civilians, the systematic destruction of their lives and their means of existence, and the trivialisation of death have all combined into a tragedy that has continued unabated for months.
“I once again reiterate our call for a humanitarian ceasefire and urge the international community to give concrete form to the two-state solution that it had unanimously decided. Africa is also not exempt from conflict, like what is happening in Sudan and the east of the DRC. These different conflicts and many other issues on a global scale enable us to take stock of the fragmentation of the world,” Mahamat said.
The summit also announced that Mauritania will chair the bureau of the African Union in 2024. Other bureau members are: first vice chair, Angola; second vice chair, Republic of Congo; third vice chair, Ghana and rapporteur, the Union of Comoros.
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