AU CONDEMNS BORNO BOMBINGS, EXTENDS CONDOLENCES TO VICTIMS
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By: Balogun Ibrahim
The African Union has condemned the suicide bombings that hit Maiduguri on Monday night, leaving 23 people dead and more than 100 others injured.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Youssouf, said the Union “strongly condemns the suicide bombings which occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, on 16 March 2026, resulting in several deaths and others injured.”
He added that the African Union “stands in full solidarity with the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria during this difficult time,” extending its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishing a speedy recovery to those injured.
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The Chairperson also reaffirmed the AU’s “unequivocal rejection and firm condemnation of all forms of violence perpetrated by terrorist elements and violent extremist groups against civilian populations and security officials,” describing such acts as a grave violation of human rights and a threat to peace, security, and stability within communities.
Mahmoud Youssouf has commended the Nigerian government and Borno State authorities for their sustained efforts in tackling terrorism and improving security in Maiduguri and surrounding areas in recent years, noting that the latest attacks underscore the persistent threat posed by terrorism and the need for continued vigilance.
He also called on the international community to scale up support to Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin, including through increased humanitarian assistance, capacity-building, intelligence-sharing, and sustained investment in stabilisation and development initiatives aimed at addressing the root causes of violent extremism.
The African Union stressed that terrorism can only be effectively defeated through a whole-of-society approach that emphasises collective security, stronger cooperation, and sustained commitment, in line with its frameworks on conflict prevention, counter-terrorism, and peacebuilding.
Mahmoud Youssouf concluded by reaffirming the African Union’s full solidarity and unwavering support for the government and people of Nigeria in advancing sustainable peace and stability.
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