This was declared at the end of the 24th AU Summit concluded on Saturday after deliberation on a number of issues and the Adoption of Agenda 2063, a vision and action plan towards a prosperous and peaceful Africa.

President Jacob Zuma led the South African delegation to the summit where Zimbabwe was elected chair of the union for this year.

The AU Summit was held under the theme “Year of Women Empowerment and Development towards Africa’s Agenda 2063”.

The summit also focused on peace and security matters and the escalation of terrorism in parts of the continent, and the endorsement and adoption of Agenda 2063, whose 10-year action plan will be adopted at the next AU Summit.

Available: http://www.sanews.gov.za/africa/sa-host-next-au-summit