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.
The AU offers exciting opportunities to get involved in determining continental policies and implementing development programmes that impact the lives of African citizens everywhere. Find out more by visiting the links on right.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and people of the Republic of Liberia on the occasion of the anniversary of their independence.
MANUAL ON MODALITIES FOR ENHANCING COORDINATION BETWEEN THE PEACE AND SECURITY COUNCIL OF THE AFRICAN UNION AND THE AFRICAN MEMBERS OF THE UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL
Adopted by the Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU), at its 1289th meeting held on 24 July 2025, on Consideration of the Draft Manual on the Modalities for Enhancing Coordination Between the PSC and the African Members of the United Nations Security Council (A3):
The Peace and Security Council,
Addis Ababa, 26 July 2025 — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf welcomes the announcement by President Emmanuel Macron of France expressing his intention to recognise the State of Palestine.
INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: The African Union Commission (AUC) and its partners invite the media to attend the 13th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects, under the theme “Justice, Rights, Reparation & State Building.”
HIGHLIIGHT FOR MEDIA:
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received in audience H.E. Julia Pataki, Ambassador of Romania to Ethiopia and to the African Union.
Their discussions focused on strengthening the partnership between Romania and the African Union Commission, particularly in areas such as education, peace and security, and food security. The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Romania’s longstanding and growing relations with African countries.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received in audience H.E. Mr. Abdullah Almusaibeeh, President of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA).
The meeting focused on strengthening the partnership between the African Union Commission and BADEA, particularly in the health and social sectors. The Chairperson acknowledged the longstanding support provided by Arab institutions to Africa’s development agenda.
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, bid farewell to Abdelhamid GHABBI, Ambassador of Tunisia to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union. The Chairperson commended Amb. GHABBI’s steadfast engagement in AU deliberations, notably on peace and security, institutional reforms, and sustainable financing.
The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Tunisia’s continued leadership on African matters & looks forward to working with the incoming Representative.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received in audience H.E. Ambassador Darren Welch of the United Kingdom to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union.
Discussions focused on peace and security issues across the continent, including the situation in the Horn of Africa, the implementation of the peace agreement in eastern DRC following the signing of the ceasefire framework, and funding mechanisms for the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). to discuss
