Summary
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, President of SECAM, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the African Union on February 13. The agreement marks a significant step in their partnership, moving beyond a previous general framework established in 2015. The new MoU establishes a structured and operational collaboration within the AU’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, focusing on governance, conflict prevention, and aligning with Agenda 2063, the African Union’s long-term vision for ‘the Africa we want’. Ambongo emphasized that this partnership aims to integrate the Church’s vast presence and moral authority into continental policy, ensuring it supports not only economic and political goals but also ethical principles centered on human dignity. The MoU introduces operational tools such as a joint action plan with defined priorities, timelines, and monitoring mechanisms, moving away from mere dialogue to structured engagement aimed at measurable contributions. This new agreement represents a kairos moment for Africa, considering the continent’s current convergence of challenges including fragile governance, armed conflict, climate vulnerability, and global competition over critical minerals.
Key Topics
Cardinal Ambongo, Memo, MoU
