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As African leaders prepare for the 38th African Union (AU) summit in mid-February, insecurity continues in Sudan, the Horn and Sahel, with clashes intensifying in east Democratic Republic of the Congo. Global governance and economic dynamics are also shifting, especially with the start of United States President Donald Trump’s second term.

Leadership will be pivotal in guiding the AU through these complexities, and this summit will elect a new AU Commission chair and deputy, and department heads. This seminar will explore the possible impact of these pressing issues on summit discussions, leadership decisions and the AU’s role in addressing continental and global challenges.

This event is co-hosted by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) and the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS).

Simultaneous English-French interpretation will be provided.

Keynote address: Prof Patrick Lumumba, Lawyer and Pan Africanist, Tana Forum Board Member
Moderator: Dr Andrews Atta-Asamoah, Programme Head, Africa Peace and Security Governance, ISS Addis Ababa

Panelists
Amb Frederic Gateretse-Ngoga, African Union Commission
Janah Ncube, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Crisis Action
Prof Thomas Tieku, Professor of Politics and International Relations, King’s University College at the University of Western Ontario
Prof Tim Murithi, Head, Peacebuilding Programme, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation