Luanda - The voice of the President of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, is heard and respected in the African Union (AU), reflected in the most important decisions adopted that determine the future of the continent.
This statement was made by the permanent representative of Angola to the AU, Miguel César Bembe, in an exclusive interview with ANGOP recently, where, among other issues, he addressed the designation of the Angolan Head of State as Champion of the African Union for Peace and Reconciliation in Africa.
Today, Tuesday, marks two years since President João Lourenço was crowned champion of peace at the Extraordinary Summit on Terrorism and Unconstitutional Changes of Government, held on May 28, 2022, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea.
For the Angolan ambassador to Ethiopia, the Angolan Executive has sought to play an increasingly active and assertive role in the African Union.
He recalled that in view of the global recognition, the country has reached the highest levels in terms of authority and credibility in addressing issues related to the culture of peace, the peaceful resolution of conflicts, national reconciliation and security,
Miguel César Bembe pointed out as proof that for the fourth time, Angola assumes a mandate as a member of the Peace and Security Council of the continental organization, as it is essential to embrace initiatives aimed at consolidating peace and security in Africa, and increasing the country's prestige and influence, given its experience in this matter.
he presence, he said, of Angolan cadres in the structures of the AU also contributes to the strengthening and consolidation of the country's influence in the continental organization, and a specific national strategy is relevant for this purpose.
On the annual rotating presidency of the AU in 2025, he stressed that it is a reflection of the strong dynamics of Angolan diplomacy, led by João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola.
Two years later, President João Lourenço has shown himself to be a 'tireless worker' in his thorny mission of permanent search for solutions to the various conflicts, political and armed, that afflict the continent.
Likewise, and as President-in-Office of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), João Lourenço was mandated, also by the AU, to mediate in the crisis between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda.
Since then, the Angolan capital has become the scene of constant diplomatic movements, with the entry and exit of foreign delegations of various levels, as if an unavoidable passage in the paths of the 'Pax Africana'.
In other words, Angola has become 'a hub for political consultation' on the African continent, according to observers attentive to the development of African diplomacy. VIC/DOJ
