Africa: AU Condemns Attack On Niger Airport

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on 18 June 2026 against the International Airport of… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Welcomes the Peace Agreement Between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran… Read more »

Africa: Communiqué of the African Union Commission On the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East

The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran,… Read more »

Africa: Update On the Operationalization of the African Standby Force

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Africa: Call for Papers - Third Edition - AU Journal On Post-Conflict Reconstruction and Development (Pcrd) Theme: Maritime Security and Peacebuilding in Africa

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Africa: African Union Solidarity With the Chadian People Following a Terrorist Attack

The African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on the evening of Monday, 4 May 2026, against a military base in Barka Tolorom, on the Chadian shore… Read more »

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Renewed Escalation in the Middle East

The African Union Commission expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region, including reported drone and missile attacks and disruptions to maritime traffic… Read more »

Africa: European Union Confirms the Largest Contribution to the AU Mission in Somalia (Aussom)

The European Union (EU) and its Member States adopted the financial contribution to the African Union (AU) Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) with an amount of… Read more »

Africa: The AU Commission Chairperson Welcomes the Progress On Humanitarian Access and Judicial Protection, Prisoner Release and Ceasefire Oversight On Eastern DRC Peace Process

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the progress in efforts, on Saturday, 18 April 2026, to facilitate humanitarian access and… Read more »

Africa: Joint Call to End the War and Advance a Sudanese-Owned Political Process

We, the participants in the Civilian and Political Seminar of the 2026 Sudan Conference in Berlin, as part of consultative efforts supported by the Quintet through its engagement… Read more »

Sudan: Quintet Statement On the Sudan Conference Civilian Call for an End to the War and Advancement of Peace

The Quintet (the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, the League of Arab States, the European Union, and the United Nations) welcomes the achievement made… Read more »

Africa: Quintet Joint Statement On the Third International Sudan Conference

The Quintet (African Union, Intergovernmental Authority on Development, League of Arab States, European Union, and the United Nations), remains committed to facilitating an… Read more »

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Escalation of Conflict in the Middle East

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf strongly condemns the missile and drone attacks carried out by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the… Read more »

Africa: AU Leaders At Aga-Apsa Political Meeting Issue Strong Call - Accelerate Action, Invest in Youth for Sustainable Peace

The African Governance Architecture and African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA) Platform today commenced its 2026 Statutory Political Meeting in Addis Ababa, with a… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Underscores 'Urgency of Institutional Reform, Imperative of Peace and Development'

At the opening session of the 48th AU Executive Council, AUC Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali underscored "the urgency of institutional reform, & the imperative of peace and… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Condemns the Drone Attack Carried Out By AFC/M23 in Kisangani

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses his deepest concern and strongly condemns the drone attack carried out against Kisangani… Read more »

Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Condemns the Deadly Attack in Woro, Kwara State, Nigeria

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep shock and profound sorrow of the terrorist attack carried out on Tuesday, 3… 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: Communique of the 1319th Meeting of the PSC Held On 16 December 2025 On Update On the Situation in Sudan

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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: 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: 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: 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 »