Africa: H.E. André Poh, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo Presented His Letters of Credence to the AUC Chairperson

H.E. André Poh, Ambassador of the Republic of the Congo to the Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union (AU), this afternoon presented his Letters of… Read more »

Africa: Statement of the AU Commission Chairperson On Escalating Violence in Sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses deep concern over the escalating violence in and around El Obeid, North Kordofan State,… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received Briefing On the Political Situation in Sudan & Ongoing Mediation Efforts From Ambassador Mohamed Belaiche, His Special Representative and Head of the AU Liaison Office to the Republic of #sudan

The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received briefing on the political situation in Sudan & ongoing mediation efforts from… Read more »

Somalia: The African Union Commission Calls for Utmost Restraint Amidst Security Developments in Mogadishu

African Union Commission is deeply concerned by reported security developments in Mogadishu, including armed clashes in civilian areas. Read more »

Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union Election Observation Mission to the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 26 May 2026

The African Union (AU) announces the arrival in Ethiopia of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic… Read more »

Africa: Statement of the Chairperson of the AU Commission On the Occasion of the 35th Independence Anniversary of the State of Eritrea

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his congratulations to the Government and people of the State of Eritrea on the occasion of the… 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: AUC Chairperson This Morning Joined H.E. @tayeatske, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning Joined H.E. @TayeAtske, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to address the… 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: The Preliminary Statement - the African Union Election Observation Mission to the Republic of Djibouti 10 April 2026 Presidential Election

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Africa: Africa's Urban Future On the Line As Continental Forum Opens in Nairobi With Call to Move 'From Conversation to Execution'

NAIROBI, 8 April 2026 Africa's most consequential gathering on housing and urban development, Africa Urban Forum 2 (AUF 2), opened today in Nairobi, as African leaders and… Read more »

Africa: 32nd Anniversary of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in #Rwanda Commemorated At the African Union

On this 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsis in #Rwanda commemorated at the African Union (AU) Headquarters today, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud… Read more »

Africa: AU Shares Sorrow at Death of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis of Ethiopia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has received with profound sorrow the news of the passing of Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis, a… Read more »

Africa: African Union Holds Continental Consultation On Caadp Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (Br)

The Continental Consultation on CAADP Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (BR) Indicators successfully concluded in Windhoek, Namibia, held from 24-27 March 2026. The… Read more »

Africa: AU Iped Supports South Sudan to Strengthen Education Data Systems Through Emis Reform

The African Union Pan-African Institute for Education for Development (AU IPED), through the Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) Africa 19… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Held a Bilateral Meeting With H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning held a bilateral meeting with H.E. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic… Read more »

Africa: 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union Concludes in Addis Ababa

The Thirty-Ninth Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU) concluded today at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, following two days of high-level… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Conferred With H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, this morning conferred with H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi, on the margins of the… Read more »

Ethiopia: The 2026 Statuary Technical Meeting of the Aga-Apsa Platform Kick-Off Ahead of the AU Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

The African Union Commission (AUC), has convened the First Statutory 2026 meeting of the African Governance Architecture-African Peace and Security Architecture (AGA-APSA)… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South Sudan

H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Baak Valentino Wol, Ambassador of the Republic of South… Read more »

Africa: Communiqué of the 1326th Meeting of the PSC Held On 23 January 2026, On Updated Briefing On the Situation in the Republic of South Sudan

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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 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 »