Addis Ababa, January 22, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia’s security and intelligence agencies have confirmed they are intensifying preparations to ensure the successful completion of the 39th African Union (AU) Summit.
Officials overseeing the upcoming AU Summit 2026 and the Africa–Italy meetings reviewed the security plan designed to safeguard the events and facilitate their smooth execution.
During the briefing, Federal Police Commission Chief Commissioner General Demelash Gebre-Michael highlighted that, in recent years, Ethiopia’s security and intelligence institutions have conducted numerous operations that enabled the successful completion of major national and international events. He stressed the importance of continued collaboration to guarantee the safety and success of the upcoming continental summit.
“Security and intelligence agencies are fully coordinating high-level logistics, advanced technology, and skilled manpower established through recent reforms,” Demelash said, adding that an operational task force has been deployed to conduct joint operations across Addis Ababa and its surroundings, as well as throughout the country.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Berhanu Tsegaye emphasized that Ethiopia is carrying out well-coordinated, cross-sector preparations to host both the AU Summit and the Italy–Africa Meeting successfully.
“The plan demonstrates the full readiness and commitment of our security forces, working closely with the public to ensure the summit concludes without any security concerns,” he said, following the briefing on the integrated security and intelligence plan.
Ambassador Berhanu also called on all stakeholders to contribute by engaging in advance preparation and sharing timely information, underlining the critical role of coordination in securing the continental gathering.