AMN Plus-February 11/2026
Opening the session of the 48th ordinary session of the executive council meeting, Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos (PhD), emphasized that African nations have stood together to promote a common position on key issues, including UN Security Council reform, climate justice, and the reform of the global financial architecture.
The Foreign Minister noted that an increasing number of countries are turning to the African Union Commission for electoral support and observation missions, positive developments that must be consolidated and built upon.
On the other hand, Gedion cautioned that the continent continues to face challenges, particularly incidents of unconstitutional changes of government, which undermine the normative foundations of the African Union.
The Foreign Minister also highlighted that the evolving global geopolitical landscape, where multilateralism and international cooperation are being eroded, is adversely affecting peace and security across Africa.
“Fierce competition for technological supremacy, control of critical mineral resources, and major logistics routes is becoming a defining feature of international relations,” Gedion stated.
Gedion further underscored that many major and middle powers increasingly view Africa as a site for their competition and as an instrument for advancing their strategic ambitions.
“African unity must be genuine, and the African Union must be strong if we are to defend our continent from predatory actions that might come from any corner,” the Foreign Minister concluded.
By Birhanu Workneh
