AU Deputy Chief Meets ECOWAS President Touray to Deepen Continental Unity.
By Raymond Enoch
In a significant diplomatic engagement underscoring Africa’s growing commitment to regional integration and continental solidarity, the President of the ECOWAS Commission, H.E. Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, today received the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddafi, at the ECOWAS Commission Headquarters in Abuja.
The high-level meeting, marked by mutual respect and strategic intent, focused on deepening institutional collaboration between the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in pursuit of a more unified, stable, and prosperous Africa.
Ambassador Haddafi lauded ECOWAS’s progress in promoting peace, regional integration, and socioeconomic development. She emphasized the urgency of strengthening ties among Africa’s Regional Economic Communities (RECs), noting that “regular reporting, continuous dialogue, and deeper coordination will enrich the African Union Commission’s engagement with international and global partners.”
Dr. Touray reaffirmed ECOWAS’s commitment to advancing democratic governance, intra-African trade, and regional peace. He expressed appreciation for the AUC’s solidarity, particularly in mediation efforts and collaborative approaches to continental crises.
“Our joint action and unity of purpose are crucial to tackling the common challenges that face our continent—be it unconstitutional changes of government, humanitarian emergencies, or terrorism,” Touray stated.
The two leaders also discussed preparations for the upcoming AU Summit in Malabo, which will focus on critical continental concerns, including food security, counter-terrorism, humanitarian coordination, and democratic stability. The summit is expected to set the tone for renewed commitment across African institutions and member states.
Both parties reiterated their shared vision of deeper institutional synergy, vowing to strengthen frameworks that support Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the broader Pan-African vision.
The meeting marks a renewed chapter in ECOWAS-AUC collaboration, as the continent grapples with complex political, economic, and security challenges. Their dialogue is seen as a blueprint for recalibrating inter-regional cooperation in a time of global uncertainty and continental transformation.
