African Union elects new chairman

Burundi will lead with impartiality and strengthen the continent’s voice on the international stage, President Evariste Ndayishimiye has pledged

Burundi has formally taken over the rotating chairmanship of the African Union (AU) for 2026, pledging unity and cooperation as the continental body grapples with persistent security and development challenges.

The East African country’s president, Evariste Ndayishimiye, was elected AU chairperson...