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The African Union in 2025 - Insights and Outlooks

by Lukas Kupfernagel, Hiwote Tadesse

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As Africa navigates a period of unprecedented challenges and opportunities, the African Union (AU) finds itself at a pivotal moment in its history. In recent years, the continent has faced a complex array of issues, including the resurgence of unconstitutional changes of government, the spread and intensification of terrorism, the COVID-19 pandemic, the outbreak of internal conflicts such as in Sudan, and increasing inter-state tensions. These challenges have compelled African countries and the AU to reevaluate its functioning and leadership. At the same time, major geopolitical shifts, such as the African Union’s admission into the G20 and renewed discussions on United Nations Security Council reform, offer Africa a unique opportunity to assert itself on the global stage.

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Against this backdrop, the African Union stands at a crossroads. The ability to overcome this moment and seize the opportunity will depend on strong and strategic leadership, determined by the election of a new AU Commission in February 2025. The incoming Commission will inherit a mandate of pressing urgency: addressing major socio-economic crises and increasing instability by reinforcing regional cooperation and leveraging multilateral reforms to ensure the continent’s voice is not just heard but influential in shaping global governance.

Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung sought to dive deeper into the future challenges of the new administration while also reflecting on the achievements of the outgoing commission in a brief policy paper. By doing so, it aims to contribute to the broader discourse on how Africa can capitalize on its full potential

 The decisions the new Commission may take to enhance the Union’s effectiveness in responding to a rapidly changing Africa on an even faster changing geopolitical field.

 

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Lukas Kupfernagel

Lukas Kupfernagel

Head of Ethiopia & African Union Office

lukas.kupfernagel@kas.de +251 115 577 644
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Hiwote Tadesse

Portrait Hiwote Tadesse

Project Manager African Union

hiwote.tadesse@kas.de +251 115 577 644

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