Securing nine leadership posts across several African Union bodies, Morocco demonstrates its rising influence in continental governance. From institutional reforms and migration issues to financing, environment, and economic integration, the kingdom cements its presence on strategic matters shaping the future of the pan-African organisation.

Morocco deepens its integration within the African Union (AU), once again proving its ability to sway the continental institutional balance. Following regional consultations in North Africa, it was awarded nine responsibility positions within strategic bodies and structures of the pan-African organisation. This progress reflects both the trust of African partners and the growing momentum of its diplomatic action on major continental agendas.

This new institutional phase places Morocco at the forefront of North African countries in the distribution of regionally negotiated responsibilities. It comes at a time when the AU is pursuing several major initiatives, ranging from reforming its organs and strengthening governance mechanisms, to financing the institution, economic integration, migration management, and addressing environmental challenges.

A stronger presence in decision-making bodies

Among the positions won, Morocco will assume the vice-chair of the Ministerial Committee on African Candidates within the International System. This committee plays a key role in coordinating African positions and promoting the continent’s candidates in multilateral organisations. For the kingdom, this role provides an additional lever to contribute to better African representation in international decision-making spaces.

Morocco will also hold the vice-chair of the Bureau on Scales of Contribution and Assessment of Member States’ Quotas. Behind its technical appearance, this issue touches on one of the AU’s most sensitive matters: financing. The question of national contributions remains central to strengthening the AU’s financial autonomy, improving resource predictability, and supporting programme implementation. These two responsibilities place the kingdom at the heart of structural matters for the continent’s future.

Reforms, law, and economy at the core of priorities

Morocco will also sit on two Technical Specialised Committees, considered important spaces for shaping African public policies. The first deals with justice and legal affairs. The second concerns economic development, tourism, trade, industry, and mineral resources. This dual presence reflects the kingdom’s interest in projects central to the continental agenda.

On the legal front, the AU seeks to strengthen its normative frameworks, harmonise certain approaches, and support member states in consolidating their institutions. On the economic side, the stakes are equally decisive. Trade integration, industrialisation, resource valuation, tourism development, and diversification of African economies are among the essential levers for the continent’s transformation.

For Morocco, this participation is part of an African diplomacy focused on concrete cooperation, sectoral partnerships, and building economic bridges across the continent. The kingdom, involved in several regional and continental initiatives, intends to continue contributing to debates on development models, African competitiveness, and regional value chains.

The Permanent Representatives Committee: a strategic space for Moroccan action

Morocco’s presence will also be reinforced within the sub-committees of the Permanent Representatives Committee (COREP). This committee plays a decisive role in the AU’s daily functioning, preparing decisions, tracking technical files, and ensuring ongoing coordination between member states and AU bodies.

In this context, the kingdom will hold the vice-chair of the Sub-Committee on Institutional Reforms. This matter is particularly important for the AU, which has been engaged for several years in streamlining its structures, improving efficiency, and clarifying priorities. The kingdom will also preside over the Sub-Committee on Environmental Issues.

This responsibility comes amid intensifying climate change effects in Africa, a continent particularly exposed to droughts, floods, soil degradation, and water resource pressure. Morocco will also serve as a member of the Sub-Committee on Human Rights, Democracy, and Governance. Its presence in this structure will allow it to take part in discussions on sensitive issues related to institutional strengthening, rule of law, and African governance mechanisms.

Migration: a field where Morocco capitalises on its experience

Another significant responsibility: the kingdom has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Continental Centre on Migration. Moroccan experts will also be made available to contribute to the work of this body. This appointment recognises Morocco’s role in African migration governance and extends a commitment carried at the highest state level.

For years, the kingdom has advocated for an African approach to migration based on solidarity, humanism, and shared responsibility. This vision emphasises migrant dignity, cooperation among countries of origin, transit, and destination, as well as the link between human mobility, development, and stability. Morocco’s presence on the Continental Centre on Migration will strengthen this contribution and share a national experience often cited in African debates. It also confirms that the migration issue remains one of the areas where the kingdom holds particular legitimacy within the AU.