African Union leaders have concluded the 39th ordinary summit with the adoption of major decisions and reforms toward strengthening institutional efficiency and financial sustainability and accelerating continental development.

In a communiqué issued after two days of high-level deliberations, the Heads of State and Government committed to building a more people-centred, accountable and self-reliant African Union. 

Central to the discussions was a progress report on AU institutional reforms presented by Kenyan President William Ruto in his role as Champion of the reform process.

The reform agenda seeks to streamline AU structures, reduce reliance on external funding, and improve the delivery of key continental priorities, including regional integration and long-term economic transformation.

Leaders also called for a coordinated African position on global issues such as sustainable development financing, debt restructuring, climate action, food security, and digital transformation.

Following a briefing by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the outcomes of the November 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, the summit recognised Africa's expanding influence on global economic governance following the AU’s admission as a permanent G20 member.

The summit’s resolutions signal a renewed push to strengthen the AU’s institutional capacity while positioning the continent more assertively on the global stage.