The deadly crossing was the first since Spain and Morocco mended relations earlier this year after a diplomatic spat.
Talks are expected to focus on grain supplies, political cooperation amid Russia’s standoff with the West over Ukraine.
The continental body is not demonstrating true neutrality with its actions.
Millions of Africans have been pushed into extreme poverty by COVID and face rising costs because of the Ukraine war.
Africa, still facing lingering pandemic economic blues, has been hit hard by rising costs linked to invasion of Ukraine.
The al-Shabab attack comes amid a protracted political crisis in Somalia and a drought crisis in the Horn of Africa.
The forum is part of a UN initiative to advance rights of people of African descent and connect the diaspora to Africa.
Kyiv could be seeking to court African countries, which have mostly stayed neutral or muted in condemnation of Russia.
The EU has approached its engagement in the Sahel region with a military or migration deterrence lens for too long.
Chairman Macky Sall says new committee will work to build consensus on the matter, warns against divisions.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh calls on AU to reverse its decision to grant Israel observer status.
Two-day summit in Addis Ababa will address six coups or attempted coups over past 18 months and low vaccination rates.
Continental body says suspension to stay in place until restoration of constitutional order.
Visit by Kenyan president comes as AU envoy Olusegun Obasanjo appeals to warring sides to halt military operations.
