Africa-Press – Mauritius. AFRICAN leaders have called for stronger continental alignment on climate action and green investment, as the global economy increasingly shifts towards climate-positive growth.
Speaking during a meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change (CAHOSCC) on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government, Kenya’s President William Ruto, who chairs the committee, said Africa’s vast renewable energy resources provide reliable and affordable power that enhances the continent’s competitiveness.
“As the global economy shifts towards climate-positive investment, Africa’s vast renewable resources, providing reliable and affordable power, significantly bolster the continent’s competitiveness,” he said.
He stressed the need for unity behind climate-action solutions, including climate financing to position Africa as the premier destination for clean energy, green industrialisation and adaptation investment.
“We must, therefore, unite behind tions, including climate financing, to position Africa as the premier destination for clean energy, green industrialisation and adaptation investment,” he said.
President Ruto added that strategic alignment on climate priorities would strengthen African economies while generating sustainable employment for the continent’s youthful population.
“This strategic alignment will strengthen our economies while creating sustainable employment for our youthful population,” he noted.
President Samia Suluhu Hassan travelled to Addis Ababa on Thursday to join fellow leaders at the 39th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly, which officially commenced today and will conclude on Sunday.
According to a statement released by the Directorate of Presidential Communications, her participation reflects Tanzania’s commitment to African unity, multilateral cooperation, peace and sustainable development.
Ahead of the Assembly, President Samia attended the CAHOSCC meeting, where leaders reviewed outcomes of the 30th Conference of Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS 2) held in Addis Ababa from September 8 to 10, 2025.
The committee also assessed progress in implementing the African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change and Call to Action, the African Action Plan on Carbon Markets and the African Gold Standard for Carbon Markets Initiatives. Reports from African Climate Commissions and other climate initiatives were also presented for reflection.
On the margins of the summit, President Samia is scheduled to hold highlevel bilateral meetings with Eswatini’s Prime Minister Russell Dlamini, Comoros President Azali Assoumani, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed and African Development Bank Group President Dr Sidi Tah.
The engagements are aimed at consolidating political dialogue, deepening economic cooperation and advancing shared development priorities.
The 39th Ordinary Session is being held under the theme “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063,” underscoring member states’ commitment to water security, public health and inclusive development across the continent.
Tanzania is concluding its tenure on the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC), having served two consecutive terms from 2022 to 2026. During this period, the country contributed to continental initiatives aimed at promoting peace, stability, conflict prevention and postconflict reconstruction.
In line with AU rotational arrangements, the session will formally announce the Union’s leadership for 2026. Burundi is expected to assume the Chairmanship, while Tanzania will serve as Second Vice-Chairperson of the Assembly Bureau, representing the Eastern Region.
President Samia has also been proposed as the AU Champion for Maternal and Child Health, a designation expected to be endorsed by the Assembly, reflecting Tanzania’s continued role in advancing health and human capital development on the continent.
The AU Assembly remains the continent’s highest decision-making organ, mandated to adopt binding resolutions and provide strategic direction on peace and security, economic integration, sustainable development, institutional reform and the implementation of Agenda 2063.
