The 10th annual summit of the African Union and United Nations will take place in Ethiopia in February 2026, following an agreement reached during the ninth summit in New York. Both organizations reaffirmed their commitment to global peace, security, and sustainable development. They also stressed the need for dialogue to address ongoing challenges in Africa, including conflicts and humanitarian crises.
According to information released on November 13, 2025, in Addis Ababa, the ninth annual summit of the African Union and the United Nations was held in New York, United States. The summit was co-chaired by African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Both organizations reaffirmed their steadfast partnership for global peace, security, and sustainable development. They expressed deep concern over ongoing conflicts, humanitarian crises, and violations of international law in regions such as Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Libya, and the Sahel. The need for dialogue to resolve these differences was emphasized.
Additionally, the summit addressed collaboration on the digital transformation agenda, aviation sector reforms, infrastructure development, and outcomes from the Second African Air Transport Summit. Special attention was called to countering violence against women in Africa as key to fostering peace, security, and sustainable growth.
Finally, an agreement was reached to host the 10th annual summit in Ethiopia in February 2026, as indicated by the Union's information.