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Rabat — Morocco has secured nine senior positions within African Union (AU) institutions following regional consultations among North African member states, strengthening its presence across several of the organization’s decision-making bodies.
According to information released after the consultations, Morocco obtained the highest number of leadership posts designated within the North African region. The appointments cover areas such as institutional reform and governance, migration, legal affairs, and economic development.
Among the new responsibilities, Morocco will serve as vice president of the ministerial committee responsible for African candidacies within the international system. The country will also hold the vice presidency of the bureau responsible for contribution scales and the assessment of member states’ quotas within the AU.
Morocco was also designated to sit on the Specialized Technical Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs and the Specialized Technical Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, Trade, Industry, and Minerals. Both committees play a role in shaping continental policies and recommendations.
Within the Committee of Permanent Representatives, known as COREP, Morocco will assume the vice presidency of the bureau of the institutional reforms subcommittee. It will also chair the environmental issues subcommittee and serve as a member of the subcommittee on human rights, democracy, and governance.
The country was additionally appointed to the board of the Continental Migration Centre. As part of the mandate, Moroccan experts are expected to contribute to the work of the body.
The appointments come as Morocco continues to expand its role within AU institutions since rejoining the organization in 2017. In recent years, Rabat has increased its involvement in discussions on economic integration, development financing, climate issues, and migration.
Morocco’s role in migration policy has been particularly visible at the continental level. The AU has previously recognized King Mohammed VI as the Union’s leader on migration issues, promoting an approach based on shared responsibility and cooperation among African countries.
The latest appointments also follow a year of activity within the AU. During the 39th AU Summit held in Addis Ababa in February 2026, African leaders focused on institutional reform, financing mechanisms, economic integration, and the implementation of Agenda 2063.
The summit also adopted measures related to governance, peace and security, while placing water and sanitation at the center of the Union’s agenda for the year.
With these nine positions, Morocco further expands its representation within the AU’s governance structure and strengthens its participation in the organization’s policy and decision-making processes.
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