Prime Minister Represents Kagame at AUDA-NEPAD Summit

The meeting, held virtually on Feb. 10, 2026, brought together African leaders to review the strategic direction of AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union’s development agency.

In his remarks, Nsengiyumva said Africa must maintain momentum in implementing its development agenda. He stressed that while partnerships with international actors remain important, external assistance should not outweigh contributions from African Union member states.

“This is critical in the reform journey of the African Union and in our shared goal of self-reliance and dignity,” he said.

AUDA-NEPAD was established in 2018 to advance the African Union’s Agenda 2063, a strategic framework aimed at achieving sustainable development, inclusive governance and lasting peace across the continent by the year 2063.

President Kagame concluded his tenure as chair of the AUDA-NEPAD Heads of State and Government Orientation Committee in 2023.

While presiding over the committee’s 40th session on Feb. 15, 2023, Kagame emphasized that Africa’s health infrastructure remained underdeveloped at a time when the world was grappling with major global challenges.

He also highlighted the continent’s limited capacity to manufacture medicines and medical equipment, noting that strengthening Africa’s production capabilities is essential to closing gaps in health security.

Kagame further underscored the importance of ensuring sustainable financing for AUDA-NEPAD programs. He noted that the agency’s expanding mandate requires stable budgetary support, as it currently relies heavily on donor funding to carry out its activities.

The latest session reaffirmed calls for stronger African ownership of development initiatives and greater financial independence to advance the continent’s long-term goals under Agenda 2063.