African leaders concluded a two-day summit of the African Union on Sunday (15 February) with renewed calls to end regional conflicts and reform the UN Security Council, as security crises overshadowed discussions on water access and development.
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye, the newly elected AU Chair, said restoring peace and stability remains the bloc’s central priority. AU Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf warned that limited access to water and sanitation continues to undermine public health, inclusive growth, and long-term prosperity across the continent.
Meanwhile, youth groups criticised African governments for prioritising state institutions and policy agendas over citizens’ daily needs. Reports from the United Nations indicate Africa remains the only rapidly growing region where poverty is increasing, despite having more than 400 million people aged 15–35. Critics argue the continent’s ageing leadership must translate longstanding commitments into measurable economic and social progress.
ℹ️ Al Jazeera, TRT World
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