January 27
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Attila Tóth, Ambassador of #hungary
On Tuesday 27th January, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Attila Tóth, Ambassador of #Hungary… Read more »
January 23
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, India's Vice Minister for Economic Relations Responsible for AU Affairs
This morning at the AU, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received H.E. Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, #India's Vice Minister for Economic Relations… Read more »
January 18
Africa: AU Congratulates Senegal On Winning AFCON 2026
The Chairperson described the final as a fitting and memorable conclusion to the tournament, as two formidable African teams of global stature--Senegal and Morocco--met in a… Read more »
Africa: Preliminary Statement - AU-Comesa -Igad Election Observation Mission to Uganda
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January 16
Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth… Read more »
January 14
Africa: African Union Commission Chair Welcomes Passage of Agoa Extension By the U.S. House, Appeals for Senate Approval
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has welcomed the overwhelming passage by the United States House of Representatives of a three-year… Read more »
January 13
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received H.E. Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Ms. Ayano Kunimitsu, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of #Japan, at the AU… Read more »
January 12
Africa: AUC Chairperson Today Received H.E. Amb. Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative (PR) of the Kingdom of Morocco
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the AU Commission, today received H.E. Amb. Mohamed Arrouchi, Permanent Representative (PR) of the Kingdom of Morocco to the African… Read more »
Africa: African Union's 51st Permanent Representatives' Committee Session Begins, Prioritizing Peace, Reform and Agenda 2063
The 51st Ordinary Session of the Permanent Representatives' Committee (PRC) kicked off today, ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council and the 39th Summit of the… Read more »
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received H.E. Miguel Ntutumu Evuna Andeme, Ambassador of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea to… Read more »
January 09
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 »
January 08
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 »
January 06
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 »
January 05
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 »
January 03
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 »
January 02
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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December 28, 2025
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 »
December 24, 2025
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 »
December 19, 2025
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 »
December 16, 2025
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 »
December 14, 2025
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 »
December 11, 2025
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 »
December 10, 2025
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 »
