File photo of AU Commission chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat with journalists after the conclusion of the 28th AU summit in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia, Jan. 31, 2017. (Xinhua/Li Baishun)

ADDIS ABABA, June 5 (Xinhua) -- The African Union (AU) has firmly condemned the attack in central London, which has killed seven people and left 48 injured.

"I wish to extend my sincere condolences to the families who lost their loved ones and a full recovery of those injured in yet another cowardly attack of terror in the world," said Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the AU Commission in a statement issued on Monday.

He has also expressed AU's steadfast rejection of all terrorist attacks and underlined the need to continue the fight against the scourge of violent extremism and hate.

African countries including Kenya and South Africa on Sunday also condemned the London terror attack.

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called for a concerted stand by states, civil society and all citizens against extremism, to delegitimize fanatical ideologies, and stem radicalization.

He welcomed enhanced collaboration with the UK and all other countries targeted by terrorists and extremists.

South African President Jacob Zuma has extended his heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of the United Kingdom, in particular the families and loved ones of the deceased and wish the injured speedy recoveries.