The Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) elected Senegalese President Macky Sall as the new Chairperson of the AU for the year 2022.
In his handing over speech, President former AU Chairman Felix Antoine Tshisekedi wished the new AU Chairperson, a successful Chairmanship and thanked the Heads of States of AU Member States as well as the AU outgoing bureau for their support during the tenure of his mandate which he highlighted achievements like economic empowerment of the women and youths, the enhancement of democracy and good governance, among other development programs under Agenda 2063.
In his acceptance speech, President Macky Sall appreciated the belief of the Union in him to achieve responsibility to lead the destiny of the Organization for the next one year.
“I thank you and assure you of our commitment to work together with all member countries in the exercise of our mandate” indicated the incoming Chair of the Union.
“I pay tribute to the founding fathers of the Organization. Six decades later, their luminous vision continues to inspire our living together and to illuminate our united march towards the ideal of African integration” he added.
Macky Sall also expressed appreciation to the considerable efforts devoted to the service of the African continent by the outgoing Chair.
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