ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly opened in Addis Ababa with Liberia’s President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. leading a high-level Liberian delegation. The participation marks Liberia’s ongoing engagement in Africa’s premier political forum, where heads of state and government gather to shape regional priorities.
President Boakai arrived to commence active participation in the two-day gathering, which opened with a ceremonial session and transitioned to closed-door deliberations among African leaders. The summit is expected to tackle a broad slate of continental priorities, including peace and security, water and sanitation, public health, energy access, democratic governance, regional and continental integration, food security, and the implementation of Agenda 2063, Africa’s long-term development framework.
On the eve of today’s official opening, Boakai dedicated time to reviewing key policy documents and briefing materials related to the AU’s thematic sessions. His presence underscores Liberia’s commitment to contributing to high-level discussions that influence not only the country’s trajectory but the region’s stability and prosperity.
In addition to Boakai’s engagements, the Liberian leader held bilateral discussions with two prominent international figures. He met with Dr. Abdullah Almusaibeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA), to explore avenues for advancing Liberia’s development priorities through concessional finance and technical cooperation. He also conferred with Mame Mandiaye Niang, Acting Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), focusing on Liberia’s engagement within multilateral frameworks and efforts to strengthen justice and rule-of-law initiatives at home and across the region.
Throughout the day, other senior members of Liberia’s delegation participated in separate thematic sessions ahead of today’s formal proceedings. The closed-door format of the assembly highlights the gravity of the discussions, with officials eager to align Liberia’s development needs with continental strategies for growth, resilience, and shared prosperity.
Liberia’s delegation comes at a moment of renewed emphasis on regional solidarity and collaboration within Africa’s evolving governance and security architecture. By actively engaging in the AU and leveraging partnerships with global institutions, Liberia aims to translate the assembly’s deliberations into tangible gains for its people—improved public services, stronger economic linkages, and deeper integration within the continent’s ambitious development agenda.
As the summit progresses, observers will watch for concrete outcomes that reflect Liberia’s ongoing commitment to constructive engagement and multilateral cooperation. Boakai’s leadership at the AU underscores Liberia’s determination to contribute to regional solutions, advance democratic governance, and promote inclusive development across West and Central Africa.
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