While those issues have a long, familiar history of debate within the AU, analysts and an African diplomat who spoke to AFP say the body is split over the massive reform agenda. '”– Levy in limbo –Among the most debated of the reforms is how to make the AU pay for itself. The AU currently functions mostly due to cash from foreign donors, who give the body 73 percent of its budget, excluding peacekeeping operations. Speaking before the summit opening, the chairperson of the AU commission Moussa Faki condemned the reported slur. Observers believe Faki and Kagame will attempt to ease these tensions at the summit.

Source: The Guardian January 26, 2018 15:22 UTC