President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed South Africa's concerns over escalating conflicts and instability across the African continent during the African Union leaders' summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The annual gathering focused heavily on peace and security amid ongoing instability in various countries. Ramaphosa emphasized the need for South Sudan to conduct elections following its recent instability.
At the African Union (AU) leaders' summit held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the assembly on February 15, 2026. He highlighted South Africa's ongoing worries regarding the deteriorating situation of conflict, war, and instability throughout Africa. The summit, an annual event, was primarily centered on discussions about peace and security, reflecting the continent's challenges with unrest in several nations.
Ramaphosa specifically pointed to South Sudan, urging the country to proceed with elections after experiencing significant instability since becoming a new African state. This call underscores broader efforts to stabilize regions plagued by turmoil. The president's remarks come at a time when African leaders are grappling with multiple hotspots of insecurity, though specific countries beyond South Sudan were not detailed in the address.
The gathering provided a platform for AU members to tackle these pressing issues collectively. Reporting from the event was provided by Bonolo Maribe.