Africa: AU Media Fellowship Attracts Over 100,000 Applications, Advancing Pan-African Storytelling

Africa's media ecosystem is rich in talent and creativity, yet many journalists and content creators face limited opportunities to collaborate across borders or engage with… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Hosted the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning hosted the UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Rt Hon Yvette Cooper… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Attila Tóth, Ambassador of #hungary

On Tuesday 27th January, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Attila Tóth, Ambassador of #Hungary… Read more »

Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Calls for Maximum Restraint in Tigray Region, Ethiopia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, is closely monitoring the unfolding situation in parts of Tigray Region of the Federal Democratic… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Mrs Birgitt Ory, Ambassador of the Federal… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Ms. Annette Weber, EU Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa. Their discussion focused… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received a High-Level U.S. Delegation Led By Deputy Secretary of State Landau

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received a high-level United States delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of State, H.E.… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, India's Vice Minister for Economic Relations Responsible for AU Affairs

This morning at the AU, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, #India's Vice Minister for Economic Relations… Read more »

Africa: AU Congratulates Senegal On Winning AFCON 2026

The Chairperson described the final as a fitting and memorable conclusion to the tournament, as two formidable African teams of global stature--Senegal and Morocco--met in a… Read more »

Africa: Preliminary Statement - AU-Comesa -Igad Election Observation Mission to Uganda

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Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth… Read more »

Africa: African Union Commission Chairperson Welcomes Passage of Agoa Extension By the U.S. House of Representatives and Appeals for Senate Approval

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received H.E. Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of #Japan, at the AU… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received H.E. Amb. Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative (PR) of the Kingdom of Morocco

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, today received H.E. Amb. Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative (PR) of the Kingdom of Morocco to the African… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to… Read more »

Africa: African Union's 51st Permanent Representatives' Committee Session Begins, Prioritizing Peace, Reform and Agenda 2063

The 51st Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) kicked off today, ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th Summit of the… Read more »

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Commends the Smooth Conduct of the Presidential Election in the Republic of Guinea

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the President-elect of the Republic of Guinea, H.E.… Read more »

Africa: African Union Calls for Inclusive Political Dialogue And Respect for Venezuela's Sovereignty

The African Union is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the… Read more »

Africa: Communique of the 1319th Meeting of the PSC Held On 16 December 2025 On Update On the Situation in Sudan

COMMUNIQUE? Read more »

Africa: Communique of the 1314th Meeting of the PSC Held On 21 November 2025 - Open Session On Children Affected By Armed Conflicts

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1314th meeting held on 21 November 2025, which was dedicated to an Open Session on Children… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received the Members of the AU Panel of the Wise At AU Headquarters

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Members of the AU Panel of the Wise at AU Headquarters for an exchange on preventive… Read more »

Africa: AU Launches Foresight Consultation On Africa Agri-Food Systems to Advance Its Food System Resilience Programme

The African Union Commission convened the Continental Foresight Consultations for Agrifood Systems transformation in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 10 December 2025, to support… Read more »

Africa: Communiqué of the Chairperson of the AU Commission On the 25th Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement

On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Algiers Agreement, the Chairperson of the Commission , H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, wishes to pay a tribute to the historic achievement… Read more »

Africa: Chairperson of the AU Commission (AUC) Strongly Condemns Deadly Drone Attack On Peacekeeping Base in Kadugli, Sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the deadly drone attack targeting the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei… Read more »

Africa: CoDA and ICPC Renew Partnership to Combat Illicit Financial Flows

The Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other  Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have renewed their collaboration through the… Read more »