Paul Kagame, the President of Rwanda, is set to step down from his role as leader of the African Union (AU) reform process.
Since assuming this position in 2016, Kagame has collaborated with experts from across Africa to enhance the efficiency of the AU.
The decision to relinquish his duties was announced during a meeting with the reform team at Urugwiro village in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.
This hybrid meeting, attended by Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), focused on the implementation of the reform process and the importance of ensuring the financial sustainability of member states within the bloc.
“I want to thank you for your continued participation in this effort to carry out a reform of continental affairs and body, and more importantly, I wish to thank you for your dedication over the past eight years,” President Kagame said.
“Our work has made a positive difference, I believe. When we started the AU was nearly bankrupt. There was no guarantee that the reform effort would be any more successful than the previous attempts,” he added.
“Today, the Peace Fund stands at nearly 400 million and almost all member states are paying their dues.”
In 2016, recognizing the African Union’s pivotal role in advancing Africa’s ambitious Agenda 2063 for inclusive economic growth and development, African leaders unanimously agreed on the necessity for institutional reforms.
Consequently, during the Heads of State Summit, President Kagame was tasked with spearheading this crucial initiative.
