African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop
At the opening of the 39th African Union summit, Commission Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stated that the "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end. The statement was made on February 14, 2026, during the summit.

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AI-generatedAt the opening of the 39th African Union summit, Commission Chairman Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stated that the "extermination" of the Palestinian people must end. The statement was made on February 14, 2026, during the summit. The African Union is a continental body consisting of 55 member states located on the continent of Africa. The purpose of the statement was to address the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Chairman's remarks highlight the African Union's concern regarding the treatment of Palestinians.
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3 extractedThe 39th summit of the African Union took place.
At the opening of the 39th summit of the African Union, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the “extermination” of the Palestinian people must end.
African Union chair says ‘extermination’ of Palestinians must stop