Luanda – The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, on Sunday left Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, after taking part in two extraordinary high-level summits of the African Union (AU).
The first was dedicated to the analysis of humanitarian issues in Africa and international donors, while the second to terrorism and unconstitutional changes of regime.
João Lourenço chaired the working sessions of both events, which took place on 27 and 28 May, in the absence of the current AU acting president, Macky Sall.
Angola holds one of the vice-presidencies of the Bureau of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the organization.
During the donors’ meeting to raise funds for victims of hunger, natural disasters and armed conflict in Africa, Angola contributed with US$10 million.
In total US$66 million was raised, which will be managed by the African Humanitarian Agency.
AU data indicates that humanitarian needs in Africa are increasing, fundamentally due to armed conflicts and climate change.
Terrorism and Unconstitutional Change of regime
The event on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of regime was proposed by President João Lourenço, during an ordinary meeting of the continent’s leaders, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
In relation to terrorism and coups d’état, President Lourenço said these were responsible for the high number of deaths, mutilations and displaced persons in Africa.
At the closing session, the Angolan statesman was awarded the title of Champion of Peace and Reconciliation in Africa by the AU.
The title is the result of the efforts that Angola has been undertaking, mainly through the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR).
Source: Angola Press News Agency
