African Union Summit Addresses Gaza Crisis, African Conflicts, and Water Security

"...confronting a world marked by war, political strain and climate shocks..."

"...the crisis in Gaza that set the sharpest tone at the opening session..."

"...the suffering of Palestinians could no longer be ignored..."

"...the extermination of this people must stop..."

"...a war that has reverberated far beyond the region..."

"...even as a ceasefire remains fragile..."

"...an issue that cuts across development, public health and regional stability..."

"...our people continue to pay the heavy price of instability..."

"...describing the absence of a permanent African seat as "indefensible"..."

"...Africa must be at the table..."

"...water is more than just a resource..."

"...a foundation of development, innovation and stability..."

"...responsible water management is central to guiding development wisely..."

"...water lies at the centre of some of the continent’s most sensitive disputes and social tensions..."

"...shapes relations between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Nile..."

"...fuels clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria competing for shrinking arable land..."

"...underpins protests over service delivery in Madagascar..."

"...worsens the spread of disease after floods and droughts..."

"...reflects a continent navigating both internal pressures and global fault lines..."

"...the debates in Addis Ababa are likely to test Africa’s voice and influence at a time of deep uncertainty..."