African leaders gathered over the weekend to discuss Peace and security on the continent at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) -  in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres renewed calls for stronger African representation at the United Nations Security Council, during his address.

Meanwhile, South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, raised concern on the instability in Sudan. Ramaphosa called on AU member states to help other African countries that are facing political and security crises, stressing that global decisions affecting the continent should not be made without Africa's participation.

For more on this, Professor Mammo Muchie spoke to Lulu Gaboo.