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

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Southern Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union - Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa - Inter-Governmental Authority On Development Election Observation Mission to the 15 January 2026 General Elections in the Republic of Uganda

The African Union (AU), the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announce the arrival in Uganda of the… Read more »

Somalia: African Union Peace And Security Council Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland

Adopted by the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) at its 1324th meeting held on 6 January 2026 at the Ministerial level, on the preservation 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

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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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: African Union Commission (AUC) and Intergovernmental Authority On Development (IGAD) Welcome the Quad Outcome On Sudan

The AUC and IGAD have received with keen interest the Joint Statement issued by the Quad comprising the Foreign Ministers of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab… Read more »

Africa: The Second Africa Climate Summit Opens in Addis Ababa With a Call for Climate Investment and African-Led Solutions

The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) opened today in Addis Ababa with a clear call from African leaders to move from rhetoric to action--positioning Africa not as a victim of… Read more »

Sudan: AU Chair Speaks of Sole Landslide Survivor in Message of Condolence

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the tragic landslide that occurred on 31 August in the village of Tarasin,… Read more »

Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Receives the Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Kenya

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Mr. Ali D. Mohamed, Special Envoy for Climate Change and Senior Advisor to the Executive… Read more »

Africa: Chairperson of the African Union Commission Receives the Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of Aussom

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the credentials of the newly appointed Special Representative of the Chairperson of the… Read more »

Africa: Message From the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On Independence Day of the Republic of South Sudan

Message from the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on Independence Day of the Republic of South Sudan Read more »

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses his profound sorrow at the tragic loss of five peacekeepers following the crash of an AUSSOM… Read more »

Africa: Somalia Independence Day Message From the Chairperson of the African Union Commission

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