The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning received letters of accreditation of H.E. Amb. Albert Muchanga, the Permanent Representative of the Republic Zambia to the African Union.

The Chairperson underscored that, having previously served within the AU Commission, Amb. Muchanga brings valuable institutional knowledge that will meaningfully contribute to the ongoing AU reforms. He further commended Zambia’s steadfast support to the Union, including hosting the AU ECOSOCC Secretariat and the Africa CDC Regional Office, as well as its constructive role in regional diplomacy as host of COMESA and an active member of SADC.

The Chairperson also paid tribute to H.E. President Hakainde Hichilema for his leadership as a member of the AU Reform Group, and for his proactive engagement on critical continental priorities, notably the fight against cholera outbreaks and efforts to end child marriage.

In his remarks, Amb. Muchanga congratulated the Chairperson on his leadership and commitment to advancing AU reforms, reaffirming Zambia’s full support to the reform agenda.