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 »

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Condemns Atrocities in El Fasher, Sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses deep concern over the escalating violence and reported atrocities in El Fasher, following its… Read more »

Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union Election Observation Mission to the 29 October 2025 Presidential and National Assembly Elections in the United Republic of Tanzania

The African Union Commission officially announces the arrival of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 29 October 2025 General Elections (Presidential,… Read more »

Africa: Communique of the 1306th Meeting of the PSC (Emergency Session), Held On 15 October 2025 On Updated Briefing On the Situation in the Republic of Madagascar

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Africa: Africa Skills Week 2025 Officially Opens At AU Headquarters With a Call to Build a Skilled, Inclusive, and Innovative Africa

The Second Edition of Africa Skills Week (ASW 2025) officially opened today at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a major milestone in Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Passing of H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sadness of the passing of H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister… Read more »

Africa: African Union Commission Chairperson Congratulates Seychelles' President-Elect

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates H.E. President-elect Patrick Herminie on his electoral victory in the 2025 Presidential… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Attended a State Banquet At State House Kenya Hosted By H.E. President William Ruto

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, attended a State Banquet at @StateHouseKenya hosted by H.E. President @WilliamRuto , marking the 30th… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Reaffirmed the AU's Commitment to Advancing Regional & Continental Integration Through Stronger Collaboration Among Recs

At today's 24th Summit of the #COMESA Authority of Heads of State & Government in Nairobi, Kenya, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission,… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Last week, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Ethiopia &… Read more »