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STEM and TVET Pedagogical Innovation Bootcamp: Pedagogical Skills Enhancement for TVET Teachers in AU Member States

May 27, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), launched the STEM and TVET Pedagogical Innovation Bootcamp: Pedagogical Skills Enhancement for TVET Teachers in AU Member States in Kigali, Rwanda on 26 May 2026. The bootcamp brought together educators, policymakers, technical experts and industry stakeholders from across the continent to advance pedagogical innovation and strengthen Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems in Africa.

The Republic of Zimbabwe to Host the Third Edition of Africa Skill Week

May 27, 2026
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The African Union Commission announces Zimbabwe as the host of the continental commemoration of Africa Skills Week 2026, scheduled to take place from 12 to 16 October 2026. The event will convene Member States, Regional Economic Communities, industry, academia, youth, development partners, civil society, research institutions, development finance institutions, foundations, media, United Nations organizations and other international agencies around a common agenda for skills development, employment and industrial transformation across Africa.

AU Peace Fund Governing Bodies First Ever Joint Retreat Following Full Operationalization of its Governance Architecture

May 20, 2026
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The African Union Peace Fund convened its first-ever Joint Retreat bringing together all governance bodies of the Peace Fund on a single platform following the full operationalization of its governance architecture.

Message by H.E Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha

May 27, 2026
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"On the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, I extend my sincere congratulations to all staff and employees of the African Union Commission, as well as to all Muslims across our African continent and the world.
May Allah return it to us with goodness, blessings, and prosperity, and make it an opportunity to strengthen the values of family, unity, and brotherhood, and to build a future of peace, harmony, and prosperity for Africa and the World.

I wish all Muslims a blessed and Joyful Eid Al-Adha"

H.E. AMB . SELMA MALIKA HADDADI
DEPUTY CHAIRPERSON, AUC

Message of the AUC Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha

May 27, 2026
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On the joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to all Muslims across Africa and around the world.

This sacred celebration reminds us of the enduring values of faith, sacrifice, compassion, and solidarity—principles that continue to inspire our collective pursuit of peace, unity, and human dignity across our continent.

May this blessed occasion strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among our peoples and bring renewed hope, prosperity, and harmony to every African nation.
Eid Mubarak.

Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises

May 26, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination Platform, marking a landmark advancement in Africa’s humanitarian governance architecture.

Opening Remarks by H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson at the African Development Bank Group Annual Meetings

  • Your Excellency Denis Sassou N'Guesso, President of the Republic of Congo,
  • Your Excellency Brice Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic
  • Your Excellency Faustin-Archange Touadéra, President of the Central African Republic
  • Your Excellency Prosper Bazombanza, Vice-President of the Republic of  Burundi,
  • Your Excellency Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe, Vice President of the Republic of  Botswana
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May 26, 2026
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AUC Deputy Chairperson reaffirmed the AU's commitment to building an integrated, prosperous, and financially sovereign Africa

May 26, 2026
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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 commitment to building an integrated, prosperous, and financially sovereign Africa.

As H.E DCP stated: "We gather at a defining moment." This year's theme – Mobilizing Africa's Development Financing at Scale in a Fragmented World – is not merely timely. It is an imperative.

AUC Chairperson this morning received H.E. Prof. Amb. Miguel Bembe, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola

May 26, 2026
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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 Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU.

The Chairperson commended Angola’s longstanding commitment & valuable contributions to the promotion of peace, security, & stability across the African continent.

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