Moussa Faki’s tenure as Chairperson of the African Union Commission (2017–2025) has been defined by political instability, climate challenges, and shifting global alliances. His leadership coincided with a wave of coups in Mali, Sudan, Burkina Faso, and Guinea, prompting AU interventions to uphold democratic governance.

Faki also prioritized climate resilience, advocating for Africa’s ability to mitigate and adapt to environmental crises. Persistent conflicts in the Sahel, the Horn of Africa, and the DRC tested the AU’s peacekeeping and mediation efforts.

Despite these challenges, his tenure saw increased African self-determination, with the AU pivoting away from Western reliance toward emerging global partners like China. As Faki prepares to step down, the AU faces both formidable obstacles and opportunities in shaping the continent’s future.