Ghana will host the 27th Extraordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) dedicated to Financing the Union on November 13, 2026, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the continent’s financial independence and institutional reforms.
According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Ghana, under the patronage of President John Dramani Mahama, has received the honour of hosting the high-level African Union meeting at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
The session is expected to focus on one of the key pillars of the AU’s reform agenda: sustainable financing of the Union. Discussions will centre on strengthening the AU’s financial independence, enhancing accountability and improving its capacity to implement programmes and peace support operations across the continent.
The Ministry noted that financing remains a critical component of the African Union’s broader institutional reform process, aimed at reducing dependence on external funding and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the continental body.
The release highlighted the role of President William Ruto of Kenya, who serves as the African Union Champion for Institutional Reform. President Ruto has been leading efforts to advance reforms that seek to improve the Union’s financial sustainability and secure predictable funding for AU programmes and operations.
The extraordinary session will bring together African Union Ministers responsible for Foreign Affairs and Finance, officials of the African Union Commission and institutions, leaders of Regional Economic Communities and Regional Mechanisms, AU Special Envoys and High-Level Panels, as well as representatives of the United Nations, international partners and other stakeholders.
The meeting is expected to provide a platform for member states and partners to deliberate on practical measures to strengthen the Union’s financing framework and support its development, governance and peace initiatives.
The Ministry said the opening session will be livestreamed to enable broader participation and public access to the deliberations.
Hosting the meeting further reinforces Ghana’s active role in continental affairs and its commitment to supporting initiatives aimed at advancing African integration, self-reliance and institutional effectiveness.