Amid rising security tensions and economic imbalances across Africa, countries are strengthening cooperation. In this context, the African Union Commission is highlighting strategic partnerships among member states, underscoring the role of a key player in the continent’s stability and integration.
Facing a surge in security crises, political tensions, and economic vulnerabilities affecting more than 30 African countries, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, praised Morocco’s role in supporting African causes. He described the Kingdom as an “anchor country” for stability and crisis management on the continent, emphasizing its consistent commitment to peace and African cooperation.
“The Kingdom of Morocco is a central player and, as I keep emphasizing, an anchor country for all continental issues. We are all aware of Morocco’s role in supporting African causes, particularly in terms of security and peacebuilding in countries facing crises.”
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Morocco has strongly supported food security in Africa by supplying 4 million tons of fertilizers adapted to local soils between 2023 and 2024, improving agricultural productivity. Significant efforts have also been made in human capital development: more than 5,000 senior officials from over 30 African nations have been trained. In addition, Morocco contributes to education by hosting 25,000 students from 47 African countries, the majority benefiting from financial support through the Moroccan Agency for International Cooperation (AMCI), thereby strengthening skills across the continent.
“His Majesty the King closely follows and appreciates the actions undertaken, as well as the major progress achieved, particularly by the head of the organization, within the framework of implementing the African agenda. Morocco is also ready to continue supporting the initiatives of the African Union and the entire African continent.”
Nasser Bourita, Minister of Foreign Affairs – Morocco
As part of strengthening African energy integration, the Morocco–Nigeria gas pipeline project represents a major strategic initiative connecting 13 West African countries, with expected impacts on energy supply security, regional integration, and enhanced interconnections among African states.
“We were also able to share our views on the prospects of the African Union Commission and highlight the means to achieve our continent’s objectives. At this stage, Africa must position itself on global issues.”
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission
Through all these commitments, Morocco is positioning itself as a structuring force in African cooperation within a continent of 55 African Union member states, engaged in a dynamic of stability, development, and sustainable integration.
