Ghana to Host AU Leaders in Accra for Talks on Financial Independence

Ghana is set to host African Union (AU) leaders and senior officials in Accra on November 13, 2026, for high-level discussions aimed at strengthening the continental body’s financial independence and reducing its dependence on external funding.

The meeting, known as the 27th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union Dedicated to Financing the Union, will take place at the Labadi Beach Hotel.

In a statement issued on November 11, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the meeting forms part of the AU’s ongoing institutional reform agenda, which seeks to enhance financial independence, promote accountability and improve the implementation of the continent’s development priorities.

“The financing of the African Union remains a central component of the ongoing institutional reform process aimed at strengthening the Union’s financial independence, accountability and capacity to implement its continental priorities,” the Ministry stated.

The Ministry further disclosed that Kenya’s President, Dr William Samoei Ruto, who serves as the AU Champion for Institutional Reform, has been spearheading efforts to advance the proposed reforms.

The initiative is expected to improve the AU’s long-term financial sustainability, minimise its reliance on external funding sources and guarantee more predictable financing for its programmes and peace support operations.

The meeting is expected to attract ministers of foreign affairs and finance from AU member states, senior leadership of the African Union Commission, as well as representatives from various AU organs and institutions.

Representatives of Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms (RECs/RMs), AU special envoys, high-level panels, the United Nations, international partners and other stakeholders are also expected to participate.

The gathering is expected to provide an opportunity for member states and key stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable funding arrangements that will enable the African Union to finance its activities and implement its continental programmes with greater financial independence.