The African Union faces growing backlash after its chairperson praised Uganda’s long-serving president. African youth and activists demand accountability, reform, and democratic leadership.
Growing Calls for AU Chairperson’s Resignation Over Praise of Dictatorship
Shafi Shafat, Dalmar Tv CEO is among the leaders in the African diaspora and independent media voices calling for the resignation of African Union Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat, following his public endorsement of Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s contested return to power.
The statement has ignited a heated continental debate, with activists, journalists, scholars, and young Africans accusing the African Union of abandoning its democratic mandate and shielding long-serving authoritarian leaders.
At a time when Africa is witnessing a powerful surge in civic awareness—driven by youth movements, digital activism, and calls for accountable governance—many argue that praising a leader whose rule spans nearly four decades sends a dangerous message about the future of democracy on the continent.
Critics say the AU Chairperson’s remarks undermine the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance, and erode public trust in an institution established to protect constitutional order and human rights.
“This is not a ceremonial mistake; it is a moral failure,” observers argue, warning that such endorsements normalize repression and silence the voices of millions of Africans demanding free elections, term limits, and genuine political reform.
As pressure mounts, calls for Moussa Faki Mahamat’s resignation are growing louder—both within Africa and across the global African diaspora—raising urgent questions about leadership, accountability, and the credibility of the African Union itself.
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