{"id":3518,"date":"2026-01-09T21:28:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T18:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vibrantmedianews.com\/?p=3518"},"modified":"2026-01-13T04:34:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T01:34:29","slug":"uae-and-african-union-deepen-strategic-partnership-on-peace-trade-and-technology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vibrantmedianews.com\/sw\/uae-and-african-union-deepen-strategic-partnership-on-peace-trade-and-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"UAE and African Union Deepen Strategic Partnership on Peace, Trade and Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Addis Ababa, 9 January 2026<\/strong> \u2014 The <strong>African Union Commission (AUC)<\/strong> and the <strong>United Arab Emirates (UAE)<\/strong> have agreed to expand their strategic cooperation in areas including peace and security, trade and investment, and emerging technologies following high-level talks in <strong>Addis Ababa<\/strong> this week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting on <strong>6 January 2026<\/strong> brought together <strong>H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf<\/strong>, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and <strong>H.E. Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan<\/strong>, UAE Minister of State. It built on the first round of political consultations held in <strong>Abu Dhabi<\/strong> in September 2025 under a <strong>2019 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/strong> between the two sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Peace and Regional Stability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sides reaffirmed the centrality of <strong>Agenda 2063<\/strong>, particularly the flagship initiative <strong>\u201cSilencing the Guns by 2030\u201d<\/strong>, as well as the <strong>African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)<\/strong>, stressing that durable peace is essential for economic integration and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discussions focused on regional security issues, including the <strong>conflict in Sudan<\/strong> and broader stability in the <strong>Horn of Africa<\/strong>. The UAE and the AU underscored the urgent need for an immediate and unconditional humanitarian truce, a permanent ceasefire, unrestricted humanitarian access, and accountability for violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They also reiterated support for <strong>Somalia\u2019s sovereignty, territorial integrity, security and stability<\/strong>, highlighting the importance of sustained regional and international engagement in the country\u2019s peace-building and state-building processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economic Integration and Trade<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The two parties emphasized deepening cooperation on <strong>trade and investment<\/strong> as mutually reinforcing elements of peace and stability. They acknowledged that expanded commercial ties and inclusive economic growth can help address root causes of conflict and promote regional integration under the AfCFTA framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technology and Innovation Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AU welcomed the UAE\u2019s launch of the <strong>USD 1 billion \u201cAI for Development\u201d initiative<\/strong>, announced at the G20 Leaders\u2019 Summit in <strong>Johannesburg in November 2025<\/strong>, as a potential driver of Africa\u2019s digital transformation. The programme aims to support innovation in sectors such as education, healthcare and public services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water and Global Cooperation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Against the backdrop of the AU\u2019s <strong>2026 theme on water and sanitation<\/strong>, both sides highlighted the upcoming <strong>2026 United Nations Water Conference<\/strong>, co-hosted by the UAE and <strong>Senegal<\/strong>, as a key opportunity to advance global action on water resilience. They agreed to pursue tangible, action-oriented outcomes across Africa through cooperation on initiatives such as the <strong>Mohamed bin Zayed Water Initiative<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Territorial Dispute and International Law<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The meeting also touched on geopolitical concerns. Both parties reaffirmed that <strong>Iran\u2019s occupation of the three UAE islands \u2014 Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa \u2014 constitutes a violation of UAE sovereignty and international law<\/strong>. They supported a peaceful resolution through <strong>bilateral negotiations or referral to the International Court of Justice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The joint discussions reflect deepening strategic ties between the UAE and the African Union spanning diplomacy, security, economic cooperation, and technological development. They signal a shared commitment to addressing key continental priorities \u2014 from peace and prosperity to innovation and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Joint Statement between the African Union Commission and the United Arab Emirates<\/em>, African Union Commission (6 Jan. 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>UAE, African Union deepen ties with focus on peace, trade and AI development<\/em>, BusinessDay (8 Jan. 2026)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>UAE, African Union deepen partnership on peace, trade and technology<\/em>, The Standard (9 Jan. 2026)<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Addis Ababa, 9 January 2026 \u2014 The African Union Commission (AUC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to expand their strategic cooperation in areas including peace and security, trade and investment, and emerging technologies following high-level talks in Addis Ababa this week. The meeting on 6 January 2026 brought together H.E. 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