Africa: Tunis, Birth Place of the Name, 'Africa' Hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security (WPs)

The African Union (AU) successfully convened the 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Tunis, Tunisia. The Forum was held under the theme: "25 Years of… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa's Deep Energy Paradox - a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

At the opening of the African #Energy Efficiency Ministerial Conference at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Chairperson of the AU… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, today received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. Read more »

Africa: Press Statement of the 1316th Meeting of the PSC On the Emergency Situation in the Republic of Benin, Held On 7 December 2025

The Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1316th meeting, held on 7 December 2025, considered the emergency situation in the Republic of Benin. Read more »

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Strongly Condemns the Attempted Military Coup in the Republic of Benin

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, strongly and unequivocally condemns the military coup attempt that occurred on 7 December 2025 in the… Read more »

Africa: Communiqué of the African Union Peace and Security Council on the Emergency Situation in Guinea-Bissau

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1315th meeting (Emergency Session) held on 28 November 2025 on the emergency situation in the… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Commended Algeria for Its Leadership in African Diplomacy & Its Principled Role On the UN Security Council

Giving the key note address at the opening of the session of the 12th High-Level Seminar on Peace & Security in Africa (#Oran Process), in Algiers, #Algeria. the AU Commission… Read more »

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message On the Occasion of the Independence Day of the Central African Republic

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his congratulations to the Government and people of the Central African Republic on the occasion… Read more »

Africa: AU 'Unequivocally' Condemns Military Coup d'Etat in Guinea Bissau

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Yousouf, unequivocally condemns the military coup d'etat which occurred in Guinea Bissau, leading to the arrest of… Read more »

Africa: African Union and Germany Deepen Strategic Partnership to Advance Agenda 2063 Priorities

The African Union (AU) and the Federal Republic of Germany have reaffirmed their long-standing partnership for sustainable development, peace, and prosperity in Africa during the… Read more »

Africa: AUC-Esti Commissioner, H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona, in China to Deepen AU-China Partnership At Innovation for Sustainable Development Conference

The African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, H.E. Prof. Gaspard Banyankimbona, is leading a six-person delegation to Wuhan, China, from… Read more »

Africa: The Prime Minister of Malaysia Makes Historic Visit to the African Union Commission

Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim today paid a historic official visit to the African Union Commission (AUC), where he was received by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson… Read more »

Africa: AU Solidarity Mission to Juba - South Sudanese Women, Energized by Solidarity, Map 'Homegrown' Solutions for Lasting Peace

The African Union (AU) Solidarity Mission on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) successfully concluded its two-day high-level gathering in Juba, reinforcing African solidarity and… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received H.E. Gedion Timothewos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, Special Envoy of the President of Azerbaijan

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received Ambassador Elchin Amirbayov, Special Envoy of the President of Azerbaijan. Amb. Amirbayov… Read more »

Africa: Afrec Trains Africa's Project Builders - Continental Trainings On Renewable Energy Project Planning, Development and Financing

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has launched a new continental training on Renewable Energy in Nairobi today aimed at helping African Union (AU) Member States turn renewable… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders' Addis Ababa Declaration On Climate Change and Call to Action

We, Heads of State and Government of Member States of the African Union, guided by the principles of Agenda 2063 and sustainable development goals, gathered for the second Africa… Read more »

Africa: African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates the Kingdom of Morocco On Its Independence Anniversary

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of the Kingdom of Morocco… Read more »

Africa: Statement from the AUC's Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE- WPS) Regarding Atrocities in Al-Fashir, Sudan

African Union Commission, Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS) joins the African Union Commission Chairperson and the Peace and Security Council in… Read more »

Africa: African Union Commission Welcomes and Congratulates the Republic of South Africa As G20 Chair and Host

1. The African Union Commission (AUC) warmly expresses its support for the Republic of South Africa as G20 Chair and welcomes the country for hosting the G20 Summit in Africa for… Read more »

Africa: Preliminary Statement: African Union Election Observation Mission to the October 2025 General Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania - the African Union Election Observation Mission Calls for Urgent Constitutional Reforms and Inclusive Politics in T

A. INTRODUCTION At the invitation of the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), an independent African Union… Read more »

Africa: The Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit Opens With a Call to Protect the Continent's Natural Heritage and Ecological Sovereignty

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Directorate of Sustainable Environment and Blue Economy, officially opened the Inaugural Africa Biodiversity Summit at the Royal… Read more »

Africa: 'Through Our Lens' Photography Competition - Celebrating 25 Years of the AU-EU Partnership (#aueu25)

Ahead of the 7th AU-EU Summit, scheduled to take place in Luanda, Angola, on 24-25 November 2025, the African Union(AU) and the Delegation of the European Union (EU) to the AU have… Read more »

Africa: African Union Innovation Festival 2025 Celebrated Youth Innovation As the Driving Force for Africa's Digital Transformation

Youth-led innovation lies at the heart of Africa's transformation. With more than 70% of the continent's population under the age of 35, Africa's young innovators are shaping… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, for the 3rd Summit On Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, today for the 3rd Summit on Financing for… Read more »