What: The Extraordinary Summit on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes in Africa

When: 28^th May 2022, 9.30 am (GMT +1)

Where: Sipopo International Conference Centre, Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.

The Opening Session will be broadcast live on - https://livestream.com/accounts/2466140/events/10437667

The closing session will be broadcast live on - https://livestream.com/accounts/2466140/events/10437658

Who: The opening session will be addressed by;

1. Statement by H.E Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
2. Statement by H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola;
3. Statement by H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission

Background Information

The session on Terrorism and UCG will assess these persistent threats, evaluate current response mechanisms, and decide on the specific actions and measures necessary to strengthen the collective security of Member States facing terrorism and violent extremism, Furthermore, the Summit will discuss actionable measures needed to stem their upsurge on the continent. Among other issues, the Assembly will also consider the recommendations in the Accra Declaration on Unconstitutional Changes of Government in Africa emanating from the AU Reflection Forum, held on 15-17 March 2022 in Accra, Ghana.

Find out more details out the Extraordinary Summit here.

For further information, please contact:

Ms. Doreen Apollos | Information and Communication Directorate | African Union Commission | Tel: +251 115 517 700 | E-mail: ApollosD@africa-union.org | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.