The Secretariat of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) congratulates the Republic of Burundi on assuming the Chairmanship of the African Union for 2026. This significant milestone highlights Burundi’s commitment to unity, peace, cooperation, and regional stability. As His Excellency President Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi takes on this leadership role during the 39^th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union in Addis Ababa, ICGLR believes in Burundi’s leadership to lead the African Union’s political, social, and economic agenda, particularly in sustainable water management and sanitation … (Download Statement)