AUC Chief Praises PM Abiy’s Political Leadership and Vision for Driving Ethiopia’s Transformation

Addis Ababa, November 6, 2026 (FMC) — Chairperson of the African Union Commission Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has praised Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s political leadership and vision for driving Ethiopia’s transformation, commending the country as it hosts the Second African Political Parties Summit.

Addressing the summit in Addis Ababa, Youssouf expressed appreciation to Ethiopia for hosting the continental gathering and singled out Prime Minister Abiy for recognition, inviting participants to give him a round of applause.

He described the summit as an important opportunity to underscore the centrality of democratic governance in Africa.

Youssouf linked the summit’s deliberations to the African Union’s Agenda 2063, which recognizes the close relationship between peace, development and good political governance.

He emphasized that political parties, alongside civil society, have a central role in advancing these continental aspirations.

The AUC Chief reaffirmed the African Union’s commitment to advocating democratic governance, peace, development and greater inclusivity in the political space of its member states.