At the meeting of its Assembly on 31 January 2012, the African Union elected Boni Yayi, President of the Republic of Benin as its new Chairperson.

Boni Yayi has been appointed at a historic moment, when the African Union faces serious challenges in creating peace and security on the continent, solving crisis situations in Africa, and easing poverty affecting broad layers of society. Boni Yayi’s commitment to democracy has already been acknowledged by the international community. We are convinced that the African Union under his leadership gains new impetus in these areas.

Hungary assures the African Union and the AU’s new Chairman of its support.

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