Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance.
H.E President William Samoei Ruto (PhD), President of the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Champion on Institutional Reform. H.E. Ruto was appointed during the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to champion the AU Institutional Reform process taking over from the H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda who led the implementation of the reform process since 2016.
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The Conference of State Parties (CoSP) of the African Medicines Agency (AMA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Delese Mimi Darko from the Republic of Ghana as the inaugural Director General of the African Medicines Agency. The nomination took place during the 2nd Ordinary Session of the CoSP, held from 2-4 June 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, warmly congratulates the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Liberia on their successful election as non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council for the 2026–2027 term; joining the Federal Republic of Somalia in representing the African Group during this pivotal period.
Excellencies, Ambassadors of the African Union Member States
Excellencies, Ambassadors the Member States of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP),
Excellency Deputy Executive Secretary of UNECA,
Excellency UNESCO Representative,
Invited Guests,
Ladies and gentlemen.
Bom dia é bem-vindo à Comissão da União Africana
It is a true honor for me to address you today on the occasion of the Portuguese Language Day. One of the six working languages of the African Union.
This morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received letters of credence from H.E. Mrs. Salimata Touray of The Gambia, Mr. Savvas Vladimirou of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mrs. Kristina Radej of Slovenia, and H.E. Mrs. Morakot Janemathukom of Thailand. The envoys conveyed their governments’ firm commitment to deepening cooperation with the African Union.
The Chairperson of the AU Commission H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf received H.E. Alejandro Ives Estivil Castro, Ambassador of Mexico to Ethiopia and Representative to the AU. They discussed deepening Africa–Mexico ties, with shared priorities in agriculture, manufacturing, peacebuilding, & diaspora engagement, drawing on Mexico’s rich experience in the Latin America region and her cooperation with some of the AU member states.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, held a productive meeting this morning with the WIPO Director General, Mr. Daren Tang. The Chairperson emphasised that as Africa advances in innovation, creativity, & digital trade, WIPO’s support will be essential. He noted that the AU & WIPO can deepen their collaboration to unlock the continent’s full intellectual property potential through capacity building, youth-driven innovation, technology transfer, & value addition in the creative, agribusiness, & cultural industries.
The African Union (AU) and the World Health Organization (WHO) renewed their longstanding strategic partnership today with the signing of an updated Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva.
Arusha, 2 June 2025: The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCHPR) has elected Honourable Justice Modibo Sacko of Mali as its President, and Honourable Lady Justice Bensaoula Chafika of Algeria as the Vice President.
The election took place today during the first day of the Court’s 77th Ordinary Session, being held at its seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, conveys warm congratulations to the Government and people of the Italian Republic on the auspicious occasion of the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Republic.
This significant milestone stands as a tribute to the enduring democratic traditions of the Italian Republic and its longstanding commitment to the principles of peace, multilateralism, and international cooperation.
