Benin: African Union to Monitor Benin Elections

At the invitation of the Government of the Republic of Benin, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), His Excellency Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, following the proposal… Read more »

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Commends the Smooth Conduct of the Presidential Election in the Republic of Guinea

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the President-elect of the Republic of Guinea, H.E.… Read more »

Guinea: African Union Election Observation Mission Arrives for Polls

The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the arrival of its Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) in the Republic of Guinea on 20 December 2025. Read more »

Africa: CoDA and ICPC Renew Partnership to Combat Illicit Financial Flows

The Coalition for Dialogue on Africa (CoDA) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other  Related Offences Commission (ICPC) have renewed their collaboration through the… 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: 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 »

West Africa: Joint Statement on Post-Election Situation in Guinea-Bissau

We, the Heads of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), the ECOWAS Election Observation Mission (EOM), and the West African Elders Forum note the orderly and… Read more »

Benin: AU Condemns Deadly Attack On Police Station

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses his deep sadness and strongly condemns the attack that took place on the night of 5 October… Read more »

Africa: Liberia Takes Key Step Toward Data-Driven Education Planning

A high-level international peer review of Liberia's Education Management Information System (EMIS), led by the African Union Commission, through its Pan African Institute for… Read more »

Africa: Advancing Liberia's Education Policy Through Emis Dialogue and Review

Strengthening data systems for better education planning is at the heart of the upcoming Liberia National Education Management Information System (EMIS) Peer Review and Policy… Read more »

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the tragic helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of… Read more »

Africa: African Union Commission Chairperson Mourns the Passing of H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sorrow of the passing of H.E. Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the… Read more »

Africa: Connecting Africa's Msmes - African Union to Host the 4th Msme Forum in Abuja, Nigeria

The African Union Commission is pleased to announce the 4th African Union Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Forum, taking place from 23rd to 27th June 2025 in Abuja,… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Met With H.E. Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Rep of the UN Secretary General for West Africa & Sahel

AU Commission Chairperson H.E. @ymahmoudali met with H.E. Leonardo Santos Simão, Special Rep of the UN Secretary General for West Africa & Sahel & discussed the… Read more »

Liberia: African Union Commission Welcomes the Election of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Liberia to the United Nations Security Council

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly congratulates the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Liberia on their… Read more »

Africa: Ecowas Validates Labour Migration Strategy to Strengthen Regional Mobility and Rights Protection

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the… Read more »

Africa: Nouakchott Declaration Ignites Political Dialogue to Fuel Sustainable Education Financing in Africa

In a landmark event at the 38th African Union Summit, the pressing need for sustainable and innovative financing for education in Africa took center stage. The education side… Read more »