Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Omar has arrived in Accra, the capital of Ghana, where he is participating in the African Union Executive Council discussions, which are focused on financing the African Union.
​The meeting addresses how the African Union can establish a sustainable financial mechanism by reducing reliance on external aid, as well as how to strengthen the AU Peace Fund, which is dedicated to supporting peace and security efforts across the continent.
​Ali Balcad stated that Somalia deeply understands the importance of African cooperation and unity during times of conflict, emphasizing the need for a financially self-reliant African Union capable of independently responding to the needs of the African people.

