President William Ruto, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Former President Uhuru Kenyatta on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa / HANDOUTFormer President Uhuru Kenyatta on Sunday met President William Ruto and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. Uhuru participated in several engagements, including the official opening session and a closed-door meeting with sitting Heads of State and country representatives. The AU summit comes at a critical time as Africa navigates economic pressures, climate challenges, and opportunities for deeper continental integration. F ormer President Uhuru Kenyatta at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa/ HANDOUTThe Summit concluded on Sunday, February 15, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following two days of high-level deliberations by African Heads of State and Government. The Assembly was preceded by a state dinner hosted by Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

Source: The Star February 17, 2026 02:18 UTC