From education to conflict and instability, leaders at the African Union Summit in Ethiopia discuss the top priorities for the continent. Africa is facing numerous challenges including inadequate infrastructure, poor funding and armed conflict.

Joining the discussion: 

• Hannah Wanjie Ryder is the CEO of Development Reimagined and a Senior Associate with the Africa Program at the Center for Strategic International Studies.
• Joseph Ochieno is a writer and commentator on African Affairs.
• Abdullahi Boru Halakhe is an Africa security and policy analyst.
• David Monyae is an Associate Professor of Political Science and International Relations and Director for the Centre of Africa-China Studies at the University of Johannesburg.

#Education, #Peace, #Politics, #Climate, #Economy and International /Global Diplomacy in Focus at 37th #AUSummit .

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— African Union (@_AfricanUnion) February 19, 2024

The chair of the African Union Commission has called on leaders to tackle conflicts in the continent, and condemned a series of coups in some African countries.

Moussa Faki Mahamat made the call on the first day of the two-day AU summit.https://t.co/V4CsHRkDaJ

— BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) February 19, 2024