October 28, 2025
Africa: AUC Chairperson Joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, for the 3rd Summit On Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, today for the 3rd Summit on Financing for… Read more »
October 27, 2025
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 »
October 22, 2025
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 »
October 15, 2025
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: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Passing of H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with profound sadness of the passing of H.E. Raila Amolo Odinga, former Prime Minister… Read more »
October 14, 2025
Africa: Africa Skills Week 2025 Officially Opens At AU Headquarters With a Call to Build a Skilled, Inclusive, and Innovative Africa
The Second Edition of Africa Skills Week (ASW 2025) officially opened today at the African Union Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marking a major milestone in Africa's… Read more »
October 12, 2025
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 »
October 10, 2025
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 »
October 09, 2025
Africa: AUC Chairperson Reaffirmed the AU's Commitment to Advancing Regional & Continental Integration Through Stronger Collaboration Among Recs
At today's 24th Summit of the #COMESA Authority of Heads of State & Government in Nairobi, Kenya, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the @_AfricanUnion Commission,… Read more »
October 08, 2025
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 »
October 07, 2025
Africa: AUC Chairperson Received H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Last week, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received H.E. Ruslan Nasibov, Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to Ethiopia &… Read more »
October 05, 2025
Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Strongly Condemns Terrorist Attack On Somali Prison
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out by Al-Shabaab on 4 October 2025, reportedly… Read more »
October 02, 2025
Africa: African Group in Geneva Advocates On the Fight Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance
On the margins of the Sixtieth Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the African Group, with the support of the Permanent Delegation of the African Union, organised, on 1st… Read more »
October 01, 2025
Africa: AU Launches Continental Force - New Media Network to Amplify Women's Voices As WPs Agenda Marks 25th Anniversary
The African Union Commission's Office of the Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (OSE-WPS) today officially launched the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Network for Media… Read more »
September 29, 2025
Africa: Ecosocc and Cambridge Partner to Enhance Education and Digital Learning in Africa
On 20th September 2025, the African Union's Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) and Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) signed an agreement to work… Read more »
September 23, 2025
Africa: Africa's Blue Economy - the Next Frontier for Economic Resilience Beyond Natural Treasures
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September 14, 2025
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 »
September 09, 2025
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 »
September 02, 2025
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: 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 »
August 28, 2025
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 »
August 26, 2025
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: The Second Africa Climate Summit (Acs2) Announces Advanced Preparations for a Landmark Summit
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (GoE) is pleased to announce significant progress in preparations for the… Read more »
August 22, 2025
Africa: Ticad 9 Yokohama Declaration 'Co-Create Innovative Solutions With Africa'
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