Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been elected as the 21st Chairman of the African Union.
The announcement came during the ongoing African Union Leaders Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. News Central can confirm.
He will lead the AU’s governance for a year until February 2025, succeeding President Azali Assoumani of Comoros.
The development holds great significance for Mauritania and the entire continent. His emergence comes at a crucial time, when the continental organisation is grappling with various challenges such as economic development, regional security, and continental integration efforts.
President Ghazouani’s wealth of experience and diplomatic skills are expected to positively influence the organisation’s agenda as it strives to tackle these pressing issues and promote the interests of its member states.
Details shortly…