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H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received H.E. Edouard Bizimana, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and Development Cooperation of the Republic of Burundi, on a courtesy visit.

The Chairperson & the Minister reviewed key continental issues and exchanged views on the priorities of the African Union, reaffirming their shared commitment to African integration, peace, security and sustainable development across the continent

H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, warmly welcomes the landmark signing of the "Document of Principles: Roadmap for Ending the Transitional Period " concluded on June 16, 2026, by the leadership of Libya’s three primary political bodies: the House of Representatives, the Presidential Council, and the High Council of State.

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 Niamey in the Republic of Niger.

The Chairperson extends his sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the authorities and people of Niger, and wishes a speedy recovery to those injured.

He commends the swift response of the Nigerien Defence and Security Forces, whose actions helped repel the attack and secure the airport facilities.

The African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations (AUCER) and the African Union Reference Group of Legal Experts on Reparations (AULER) convened their Second Meeting from 1 to 5 June 2026 via virtual platform. A joint plenary session was held on 1 June 2026, followed by dedicated AUCER sessions on 2–3 June and AULER sessions on 4-5 June, chaired respectively by Dr. Jane Mufamadi (AUCER) and Prof. Alain Didier Olinga (AULER).