Addis Ababa, February 17, 2024(Addis Walta) The Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) have elected the President of Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani as the new Chairperson of the African Union (AU) for 2024.
President Azali Assoumani of the Union of Comoros has handed over his chairmanship to Ghazouani at the opening of the 37th AU summit in Addis Ababa today.
Incoming African Union chairperson has promised to discharge his continental responsibility with African passion.
The Chairperson of the African Union is the ceremonial head of the African Union elected by the Assembly of Heads of State and Government for a one-year term. It rotates among the continent’s five regions.
