June 25
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Khwauli Msiska, Ambassador of the Republic of Malawi
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Khwauli Msiska, Ambassador of the Republic of… Read more »
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 »
June 23
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received H.E. Ali Akbar Rezaei, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning received H.E. Ali Akbar Rezaei, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of #Iran to the… Read more »
June 22
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 »
June 18
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 »
June 15
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 »
June 12
Africa: 'Governance - the Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent'
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June 11
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 »
June 09
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Convened Members of His Cabinet to Bid Farewell to His Long-Time Colleague & Friend, H.E. Amb. @souefmo_elamine, the Outgoing Chief of Staff of the Commission
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning convened members of his Cabinet to bid farewell to his long-time colleague &… Read more »
June 08
Africa: African Union to Host Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026
The African Union Commission, through the Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, will host the Innovating Education in Africa Expo 2026 from 13 to 14 July… Read more »
June 04
Africa: African Union Commission and UNHCR Kicks Off 9th Livingstone Syllabus Training to Advance Humanitarian Governance Across Africa
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), on 3 June 2026, convened the 9th African Union Humanitarian… 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 »
June 03
Africa: African Union Leaders Stress Urgent Need for Resource Mobilization and Unity to Advance Agenda 2063
The 52nd Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) officially opened today, 3 June 2026, at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.… Read more »
June 02
Africa: AU-EU Space Partnership Revolutionises Weather Systems to Save Lives
The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the European Union (EU), officially inaugurated the African Meteorological Satellite Application Facility (AMSAF) on 18 May… Read more »
May 28
Africa: The African Union and the African Group in Geneva Celebrate Africa Day 2026 Under the Theme 'Sixty-Three Years of Unity, Integration and Development - Let's Celebrate Together'
The Permanent Delegation of the African Union in Geneva, in collaboration with the African Group, organized on 28 May 2026 the celebration of Africa Day in the Palais des Nations,… Read more »
May 26
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: Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen Aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises
The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination… Read more »
Africa: AUC Deputy Chairperson Reaffirmed the AU's Commitment to Building an Integrated, Prosperous, and Financially Sovereign Africa
Kicking off the 61st #AfDBAM2026 in Brazzaville, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, representing H.E. Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirmed the AU's… Read more »
Africa: Statement By H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of AU Commission On Africa Day
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Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received H.E. Prof. Amb. Miguel Bembe, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof. @AmbMiguelBembe , Ambassador of the Republic of #Angola to the Federal… Read more »
Africa: Update On the Operationalization of the African Standby Force
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Africa: Communique On Discussion On African Strategies for Combating Transnational Organized Crime
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May 25
Africa: African Union Leaders Issue Joint Africa Day Call for Unity, Reform, and a Renewed Commitment to Agenda 2063
On the occasion of Africa Day 2026, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and H.E. Mr. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the… Read more »
Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Appoints New Chief of Staff
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has appointed Dr. Yann Bedzigui as his new Chief of Staff. Read more »
