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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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Opening and Keynote Address by H.E. Mr. Seyoum Mekonnen, State Minister, Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD), Virtual Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2)

H.E. Mr. Moses Vilakati, Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment, African Union Commission,
Distinguished Members of the Media,
Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
Partners of ACS2,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
All Protocols Observed,
Good afternoon, good morning—wherever you may be joining from.
Thank you for being with us today.

Dates: 
July 31, 2025
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Launching the End of Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF) Campaign in Namibia

August 01, 2025
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"Read, Write and Count. #FoundationForLife”

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Namibia and UNICEF, officially launched the “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF)” campaign on July 31, 2025. The campaign launch took place during the third and final day of a high-level continental conference focused on accelerating foundational learning outcomes across Africa.

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Pan-African Women’s Day 2025: Advancing Social and Economic Justice for African Women through Reparations

August 01, 2025
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July 31st every year marks Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD). The annual celebration serves as a powerful moment to honor the unwavering spirit, resilience, and revolutionary contributions of African women in the ongoing struggle for liberation, justice, and self-determination. It also commemorates the founding of Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the vanguard of women’s emancipation on the continent, and the embodiment of collective fight against imperialism, patriarchy, and systemic exploitation.

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of Benin

August 01, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Benin on the anniversary of their Independence.

This historic occasion not only commemorates Benin’s rich and remarkable heritage but also celebrates its continued and steadfast role as a valued member of the African Union. Benin has been a strong advocate for peace, democracy, and regional integration, consistently contributing to the realization of our shared continental aspirations.

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AUC Chairperson has arrived in Nairobi to attend the Joint Summit of the Co-Chairs of the EAC & SADC

July 31, 2025
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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has arrived in Nairobi to attend the Joint Summit of the Co-Chairs of the EAC & SADC with the Panel of Facilitators on the DRC peace process.
Ahead of the Summit, he met with H.E. Prof. @rdussey, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Togo, who briefed him on the high-level meeting convened by H.E. President Faure Gnassingbé in Lomé in May, aimed at enhancing coordination among African-led mediation efforts.

Statement By H.E. Moses Vilakati, AUC Commissioner for ARBE at Media Briefing on the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2)

• Honorable Minister, Dr. Fitsum Assefa,
• Honorable State Minister, Mr. Seyoum Mekonen,
• Executive Secretary, UNFCCC, Mr. Simon Stiell,
• Excellency Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Member States of the African Union,
• Excellencies Ambassadors and Permanent Representatives of the Partner Countries of the African Union,
• Colleagues from the African Union Commission,
• Distinguished Guests,
• Members of Media Houses,
• Ladies and Gentlemen,

Dates: 
July 31, 2025
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Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Pan African Women's Day and the 63rd Anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation

Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our continental journey as we commemorate Pan African Women's Day and celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation. This dual celebration connects us to the very foundations of our struggle for liberation, reminding us that African women have always been architects of change, builders of nations, and champions of justice.

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July 31, 2025
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AUC Chairperson received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of Germany

July 30, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the African Union.

The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Ambassador Hanefeld’s contributions to strengthening AU-Germany & AU-EU partnerships, including on UN & IFI reform, peace support operations, & bilateral development with AU member states.

The African Union Moves to Harmonize Learning Assessments through a New Continental Framework

July 29, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED), in partnership with the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), is advancing the validation of a continent-wide framework aimed at transforming how learning outcomes are measured and addressed across African Union (AU) Member States.

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Official Statement by the Commissioner of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah at World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Theme: “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation”

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the African Union stands in solemn solidarity with all survivors of human trafficking and in unwavering determination to end this grave violation of human dignity. We join the global community in condemning one of the most devastating crimes of our times.

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July 30, 2025
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