๐๐๐๐๐๐, 31st ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ 2926: The Gambia is participating in the 26th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union, being held today, 29 August 2026, in Luanda, Angola, ahead of the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union under the theme Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa, scheduled for tomorrow, 30 August 2026. The Honourable Sering Modou Njie, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad, is leading The Gambiaโs participation at todayโs Executive Council session, while H.E. Mohamed B.S. Jallow, Vice President of the Republic of The Gambia, will lead the Gambian delegation at tomorrowโs Assembly.
The Executive Council is considering key working documents for the Extraordinary Summit, including the Draft Decision on Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa and the Luanda Action Plan.
In his intervention, the Honourable Minister welcomed the Draft Decision and Luanda Action Plan, emphasising the urgent need for sustainable, predictable and flexible financing for the AUโs peace and security efforts. He underscored the importance of moving from reaction to prevention and from early warning to early action, including through the operationalisation of the AU Trigger Model for Early Warning and Early Response.
The Minister further highlighted the importance of strengthening the Peace and Security Council, enhancing AU Regional Economic Communities/Regional Mechanisms (REC/RM) cooperation, and advancing democratic governance, constitutional order, counter-terrorism, peacebuilding and the meaningful participation of women and youth.
He also reaffirmed The Gambiaโs support for strengthening the AU Peace Fund and stressed that continental decisions must be translated into action through clear responsibilities, timelines, monitoring and accountability.
As Africa prepares for the Assembly tomorrow, The Gambia remains committed to African-led solutions, stronger conflict-prevention mechanisms and collective action towards sustainable peace and security on the continent.
The Minister is accompanied by Ms. Fatou Kinneh Jobe, Permanent Secretary II at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Mr. Musa Mbye, Permanent Secretary at the Office of the Vice President; Mr. Alfusainey Bah, Deputy Head of Mission at The Gambia Embassy in Ethiopia; and Mrs. Tunko Jallow, First Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
๐ธOffice of the Vice President – The Gambia