Ghana is set to welcome African Union (AU) officials and ministers to it’s capital, Accra, on November 13, 2026, for high-level deliberations on improving the organisation’s financial stability and limiting its dependence on foreign assistance.
The 27th Extraordinary Session of the AU Executive Council on Financing the Union will take place at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 11, the gathering forms part of broader institutional restructuring aimed at promoting financial autonomy, enhancing transparency and strengthening the implementation of Africa’s development agenda.
The ministry indicated that Kenyan President William Ruto, the AU Champion for Institutional Reform, is spearheading efforts to advance the initiative.
The proposed changes seek to establish a sustainable funding system that will guarantee consistent resources for the bloc’s activities, including its programmes and peacekeeping missions, without excessive reliance on international donors.
Expected attendees include African foreign affairs and finance ministers, senior officials of the AU Commission, representatives of its various institutions, as well as delegates from Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms.
United Nations representatives, AU special envoys, high-level advisory panels, international development partners and other relevant stakeholders are also expected to participate.
By: Magdalene Agyeiwaa Sarpong