Mauritania

The 37th African Union Summit of 2024 is currently underway in Addis Ababa, with leaders from member states participating in discussions and decision-making processes. This year, the West African nation of Mauritania has been elected to chair the African Union, succeeding Comoros, which held the position in 2023. President Mohamed Ould Ghazoni of Mauritania has assumed the role of Chairman of the African Union, succeeding President Azali Assoumani of Comoros. The chairmanship of the African Union rotates among member states annually, granting each the opportunity to lead the organization. President Mohamed's election took place following the approval of the Foreign…