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2025 Theme of the Year: "2025 Year of Reparations: Justice for Africans & People of African Descent through Reparations.

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The AU urges stronger policy coherence and Mult-sectoral approach to transform Africa’s Agrifood systems within the context of the CAADP Kampala Declaration and 10 Year Strategy and Action Plan (2026 -2035).

April 10, 2025
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The African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) and the Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate of the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment  of the African Union Commission convened the Permanent Secretaries of Agriculture Leadership Dialogue in Lusaka Zambia from 10-12 April 2025.

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AUC Chairperson received H.E. Mr. Tsutomu Nakagawa, Ambassador of Japan to the African Union

April 11, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission received H.E. Mr. Tsutomu Nakagawa, Ambassador of Japan to the African Union, for a productive exchange on strengthening AU–Japan relations. They discussed deepening bilateral cooperation, Japan’s continued support to AU, including peace and security efforts, and preparations for the upcoming TICAD Summit.

They agreed to establish a high-level policy dialogue mechanism to align Japan’s support with the AU’s strategic priorities and to identify concrete areas for enhanced collaboration.

AUC Chairperson met with H.E. Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development

April 11, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Niels Annen, Parliamentary State Secretary to the German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development, to advance AU–Germany cooperation.

Discussions focused on strengthening strategic partnerships, including Germany’s valued support to the Africa CDC, peace and security initiatives, and regional integration efforts. The Chairperson commended Germany’s commitment to both multilateral engagement through the AU & robust bilateral cooperation with AU Member States.

The African Union and France Volontaires Partner to Advance Youth Volunteerism in Africa

April 10, 2025
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The African Union (AU) and France Volontaires (FV) have formalized their partnership through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration in promoting volunteerism and strengthening the capacity of AU Member States to develop a robust volunteer ecosystem.

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Djibouti Makes History as First Member State to Sign the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls

April 09, 2025
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A historic moment took place yesterday in Djibouti with the official signing by the Republic of Djibouti of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG).

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AUC Chairperson met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia.

April 10, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, met with H.E. Mohamed Salem Al-Rashedi, the UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, to explore ways to further deepen collaboration between the African Union and the United Arab Emirates. They discussed enhancing UAE investments in key sectors across Africa, and the Chairperson requested for the UAE’s support for AU-led peace and stabilisation initiatives.

AUC Chairperson held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU.

April 10, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, held a fruitful meeting with H.E. Dr. Mohamed Omar Gad, Ambassador of the Arab Republic of Egypt to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU. Ambassador Gad conveyed a message of goodwill from his government & reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast support for the Chairperson's leadership.

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