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      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission commends the smooth conduct  of the presidential election in the Republic of Guinea
      AUC Chairperson commends smooth conduct of presidential election in Guinea
      5 January 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the President-elect of the Republic of Guinea, H.E.

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      Communiqué on the Situation in Venezuela
      Communiqué on the Situation in Venezuela
      3 January 2026

      The African Union is following with grave concern the recent developments in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, including reports of the abduction of the President of the Republic, Mr.

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      Tunis Declaration - 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
      Tunis Declaration - 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security WPS
      24 December 2025

      Theme: “25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Shifting Global Order.”

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      Tunis, Birth Place of the Name, ‘Africa’ hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security (WPS)
      Tunis, Birth Place of Name ‘Africa’ hosts 6th Forum of Women, Peace and Security
      9 December 2025

      The African Union (AU) successfully convened the 6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security (WPS) in Tunis, Tunisia.

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      Media Luncheon with the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
      Media Luncheon with AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security
      17 November 2025

      What: The African Union Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, will host his annual media engagement on Tuesday, 18 Nov

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      Preliminary Statement of the African Union Election Observation Mission to the October 2025 General Elections in The United Republic of Tanzania: The African Union Election Observation Mission calls for urgent constitutional reforms and inclusive politics
      AUEOM Preliminary Statement on the October 2025 General Elections in Tanzania
      5 November 2025
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      Press releases
      AUC Chairperson expressed deep concern over developments in Madagascar at today’s urgent session of the AU Peace & Security Council
      AUC Chairperson expressed deep concern over developments in Madagascar at AU PSC
      13 October 2025

      At today’s urgent session of the AU Peace & Security Council, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission expressed deep concern over developments in #Madagascar.

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      UNGA80 : High-Level African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) Financing Side Event
      UNGA80 : High-Level African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia
      21 September 2025

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      Press releases
      OSE-WPS Retreat Charts a Bold Path: Aligning Vision, Renewing Commitment, Advancing Women, Peace and Security
      OSE-WPS Retreat Charts a Bold Path
      26 August 2025

      The retreat provided an opportunity for H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, who assumed office as the AU Chairperson’s Special Envoy on 1 July 2025, to meet her team, engage AU leadership, and set the tone for a new era in advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda. 

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      Statement by AUC Chairperson at 13th High Level Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance: Trends, Challenges and Prospects
      AUC Chair at 13th High Level Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance
      29 July 2025

      ON THE THEME: “JUSTICE, RIGHTS, REPARATIONS AND STATE BUILDING”
      29 JULY 2025, ACCRA, GHANA

      Your Excellency, John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana;

      Event
      13th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance: Trends, Challenges, and Prospects
      13th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance
      29 July 2025

      INVITATION TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

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      13th High Level Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance: Trends, Challenges and Prospects
      13th High Level Dialogue on Human Rights, Democracy and Governance
      29 July 2025

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