UgandaToday: Salva Kiir Touches Down in Addis Ababa for 39th African Union Assembly
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – President Salva Kiir Mayardit of South Sudan on Friday, February 13, 2026, arrived in Addis Ababa to participate in the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), a summit that convenes Africa’s highest decision-making body.
The South Sudanese leader joined fellow heads of state and government for deliberations expected to shape continental policy on governance, security, and economic cooperation.
Received at Bole International Airport
Upon arrival at Bole International Airport, President Kiir was received by Ethiopia’s Minister of Mining, Habtamu Tegegn, alongside South Sudan’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Baak Valentino Wol.
The reception followed established diplomatic protocol as Addis Ababa hosts leaders from across the continent for the annual AU summit.
High-Level Continental Engagement
The Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union remains the organization’s supreme policy platform, bringing together African leaders to address pressing continental priorities.
Key agenda items at such sessions typically include peace and security, regional integration, economic resilience, institutional reforms, and cross-border cooperation. The summit also provides space for bilateral engagements on the sidelines.
South Sudan’s Strategic Participation
President Kiir’s presence at the AU Assembly highlights South Sudan’s continued diplomatic engagement within African multilateral frameworks.
For Juba, the summit offers an opportunity to reinforce regional partnerships, discuss peace and stability initiatives, and align national interests with broader continental strategies.
Addis Ababa: Africa’s Diplomatic Capital
As headquarters of the African Union, Addis Ababa continues to serve as the focal point of African diplomacy, hosting critical negotiations and policy discussions that influence the continent’s political and economic trajectory.
The 39th Ordinary Session is expected to generate resolutions and policy direction impacting member states across Africa.
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