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: 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 »

Africa: African Union Calls for Inclusive Political Dialogue And Respect for Venezuela's Sovereignty

The African Union is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President 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: 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 »

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: AUC Chairperson Received the Members of the AU Panel of the Wise At AU Headquarters

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the Members of the AU Panel of the Wise at AU Headquarters for an exchange on preventive… Read more »

Africa: AU Launches Foresight Consultation On Africa Agri-Food Systems to Advance Its Food System Resilience Programme

The African Union Commission convened the Continental Foresight Consultations for Agrifood Systems transformation in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 10 December 2025, to support… 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: 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: AUC Chairperson Underscored Africa's Deep Energy Paradox - a Continent Rich in Resources Where 600m People Lack Electricity and 900m Still Rely On Biomass.

At the opening of the African #Energy Efficiency Ministerial Conference at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this morning, the Chairperson of the AU… Read more »

Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, today received H.E. Ms. Reem Alabali-Radovan, Germany's Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development. 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: Tunis, Birth Place of the Name, 'Africa' Hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security (WPs)

The African Union (AU) successfully convened the 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Tunis, Tunisia. The Forum was held under the theme: "25 Years of… 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: AUC Chairperson Commended Algeria for Its Leadership in African Diplomacy & Its Principled Role On the UN Security Council

Giving the key note address at the opening of the session of the 12th High-Level Seminar on Peace & Security in Africa (#Oran Process), in Algiers, #Algeria. the AU Commission… Read more »

Africa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message On the Occasion of the Independence Day of the Central African Republic

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his congratulations to the Government and people of the Central African Republic on the occasion… 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 »

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: 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: 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: 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 »