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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