The 31st summit of the African Union ended late Monday in Nouakchott, Mauritania with decisions on Libya, Somalia and South Sudan.

In a written statement, the African Union’s Peace and Security Council said international actors should resume their efforts to implement a UN plan which aims to secure stability, territorial integrity and security in Libya.

The statement emphasized the humanitarian conditions in South Sudan and said the parties should fulfil their obligations.

Regarding Somalia, the council said the African Union supports the activities of its federal government in the transition period.

It also asked the UN to finance the African Union’s mission in Somalia.

Speaking at a news conference, African Union Chairperson and Rwandan President Paul Kagame said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement was among the topics that topped the summit's agenda.

Twenty-two African heads of states, four prime ministers and two foreign ministers attended the two-day summit.

Meanwhile, The Republic of Mauritania has named an avenue after struggle icon Nelson Mandela as part of the African Union (AU) centenary celebrations of the late statesman.

President Cyril Ramaphosa, who was on a working visit to Mauritania for the AU Summit from 1- 2 July, attended the unveiling of the renamed avenue.