African Union, UK Plan High-Level Strategic Meeting in London
Monday, 02 February 2026 16:42
- The African Union and the United Kingdom agreed to hold a high-level strategic meeting in London in early 2026.
- AU Commission President Mahamoud Ali Youssouf met UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on February 2.
- Both sides called for a ceasefire in Sudan and the Sahel amid worsening humanitarian crises.
The African Union and the United Kingdom agreed to organize a high-level strategic meeting in London in early 2026. The pan-African organization announced the decision following talks held on Monday, February 2, 2026.
African Union Commission President Mahamoud Ali Youssouf met British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper during the meeting. The two officials discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in priority areas, including health, education and crisis management.
In addition, both sides addressed the situation in Sudan and the Sahel. They jointly called for a ceasefire as the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in both regions.
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