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February 15, 2026
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Ruto Proposes Scaling AU Peace Fund to $1 Billion at African Union Summit

Ruto Proposes Scaling AU Peace Fund to $1 Billion at African Union Summit

The report proposes a harmonised African Governance Architecture and African Peace and Security Architecture implementation plan to eliminate silos and strengthen institutional coherence.  - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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During the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Saturday, President William Ruto presented his report on African Union Institutional Reforms. This report proposes strengthening the AU's peace, security, and governance efforts, notably by scaling the African Union Peace Fund.

  • President Ruto proposed increasing the African Union Peace Fund from $400 million to $1 billion.
  • The report calls for a dedicated support structure within the African Union Commission for the Panel of the Wise and aims to strengthen preventive diplomacy.
  • Ruto suggested leveraging internal resources and African financial institutions to fund Agenda 2063 priorities and proposed decisions for February 2027 regarding restructuring AU organs.

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