President Cyril Ramaphosa has departed for Egypt to attend the 8th African Union (AU) Mid-Year Coordination Meeting. This event brings together the heads of state and government of the AU bureau, the chairs of the regional economic communities, and other prominent figures.
The meeting enables leaders to assess progress on key continental projects.
Heads of state and government will review the role of the AU Development Agency, NEPAD, in accelerating regional and continental integration. They will also evaluate progress in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
Leaders will receive an update on efforts to speed up infrastructure related to water and sanitation.
🇿🇦His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa departs for El-Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt this morning where will participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting in his capacity as Chair of the Southern African Development Community.… pic.twitter.com/wYKA0fReCb
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 3, 2026
Peace and security
Peace and security will also feature high on the agenda as AU leaders will look at ways to prevent conflicts and enhancing early warning mechanisms.
President Ramaphosa, who is also the chair of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), is accompanied by Ronald Lamola, the Minister of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco); Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, the Minister in the Presidency; and Parks Tau, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition.
President @CyrilRamaphosa will, as Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), participate in the 8th African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) in the Arab Republic of Egypt. https://t.co/TOWSXwKv8q
— The Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) October 1, 2026
