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Concluding Remarks of the Chairperson of the AUC, Delivered on His Behalf by the AUC Commissioner ARBE at the Panel “Strengthening Finance Towards Private Sector-Led Growth
Closing Remarks by
H.E. Mr. Moses Valakati
Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), Acting Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (“ETTIM”)
Excellency Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru, our host,
Excellency Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union
African Union Heads of State and Governments,
African and Japanese dynamic entrepreneurs.
Distinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,
Dates:
August 21, 2025
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Official Statement on World Humanitarian Day by H.E. Amb. Amma A. Twum-Amoah - Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development
Today, on World Humanitarian Day, the African Union Commission pauses to honour the courage, compassion and unwavering commitment of humanitarian workers across Africa and around the globe. These men and women, often working in the most dangerous and fragile environments, embody the highest ideals of service, solidarity and sacrifice.
Dates:
August 19, 2025
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Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, AUC Chairperson at TICAD9
Excellence, Mr. Ishiba Shigeru Premier ministre du Japon
Excellence, Mr. Joao Lorenco
Président de l’Angola
Président en exercice de l’Union Africaine
Excellence Mesdames et Messieurs les chefs d’etat, de gouvernement et de délégation
Excellence, Monsieur le Secretaire général des Nations unies
Distingués invités , Mesdames et Messieurs,
Cette 9ème Conférence internationale de Tokyo sur le développement en Afrique marque une étape cruciale de ce partenariat trentenaire.
Dates:
August 20, 2025
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Statement by H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson at TICAD Ministerial Meeting
Your Excellency Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan,
Your Excellency Mr. Tete Antonio, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Angola,
Excellencies, Ministers from African Union Member States;
Excellencies, Heads of Delegations of the TICAD Co-Organizers;
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen;
Dates:
August 19, 2025
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REMINDER Online Registration for Journalists to the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2)
Theme: “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's resilient and Green” Development.
The Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) of the African Union Commission (AUC) hereby announces that the online registration for journalists interested to cover the Second Africa Climate Summit scheduled to take place from 8-10 September 2025 in Addis Ababa, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has been launched on the AU website.
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Statement by H.E. Amb Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission at the Launching Ceremony of the AU State of Volunteerism in Africa Report
Excellencies,
Distinguished Guests,
Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and on my own behalf, I extend heartfelt greetings to all the young people across our continent and in the diaspora as we mark this year’s International Youth Day.
This day calls us to recognize the extraordinary power of youth to turn aspiration into action—especially where change is needed most. Africa’s renewal begins with young people who do not wait, but lead with ingenuity and resolve.
Dates:
August 12, 2025
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Keynote Speech by Mrs. Leslie Richer, Director for Information and Communication, at the China-Africa All-Media Capability Enhancement Seminar
Theme: Leveraging China-Africa Collaboration for Multimedia Transformation and Capacity Building
24 JULY 2025
Dates:
July 24, 2025
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Opening Remarks by Mrs. Leslie Richer, Director for Information and Communication at the Graduation Ceremony of the second African Union Media Feloowship cohort
Opening and Keynote Address by H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonnen, State Minister, Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD), Virtual Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2)
H.E. Mr. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, African Union Commission,
Distinguished Members of the Media,
Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
Partners of ACS2,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
All Protocols Observed,
Good afternoon, good morning—wherever you may be joining from.
Thank you for being with us today.
Dates:
July 31, 2025
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