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More than 30 traditional and religious leaders from 17 African countries have pledged to intensify efforts to advance girls’ education and eradicate child marriage. This commitment was made during a high-level workshop held in Dakar, Senegal, from 22nd – 23rd October 2025, organised by the African Union International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education in Africa (AU CIEFFA), in collaboration with the UN Women Regional Office for West Africa and UN Women AULO.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, notes the official proclamation by the Constitutional Council of the Republic of Cameroon on the final results of the presidential election of 12 October 2025.

To this effect, the Chairperson extends congratulations to His Excellency Paul BIYA on his victory, as the re-elected President of the Republic of Cameroon.

However, the Chairperson is gravely concerned about the reported violence, repression and arrests of protesters and political actors in connection with the election results.