AU calls for end to ‘extermination’ of Palestinians, decries African wars

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffFebruary 14, 2026 at 11:51 AM

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The 39th African Union Summit convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, bringing together heads of state from 55 member countries. African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf called for an end to the "extermination" of Palestinians and the lifting of the Israeli blockade of humanitarian aid. The summit is focused on addressing conflicts and security issues across Africa, including those in Sudan, the Sahel, DRC, and Somalia. Discussions also include governance challenges, threats to democracy, and climate change. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the AU's multilateralism and advocated for a permanent African seat on the UN Security Council.

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Democratic Republic of Congo 40% Somalia 40% Sudan 40% Antonio Guterres ×250% UN ×250% Ethiopia 60% Israel 60% Gaza Strip 65% Addis Ababa ×370% Palestine 75% African Union ×485% Mahmoud Ali Youssouf ×490%

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african union 90% palestinians 80% extermination 70% african wars 70% addis ababa 60% middle east 60% humanitarian crisis 50% international law 50% un security council 40% climate change 40%

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Palestine

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