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      Joint Communiqué of the Tenth African Union–United Nations Annual Conference
      Joint Communiqué of the Tenth African Union–United Nations Annual Conference
      13 May 2026
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      AUC Chairperson extends his warm congratulations to His Excellency Faustin-Archange Touadéré, President of the Central African Republic  on the occasion of his re-election to the highest office of the State
      AUC Chairperson extends congratulations to President of Central African Repuplic
      19 January 2026

      The Chairperson of the Commission commends the notable progress achieved by the Central African Republic, under the leadership of the Head of State, in the areas of security, post-conflict recovery

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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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      AUC Chairperson Communiqué on the deadly attack on a police station in Ségbana, Republic of Benin
      AUC Chairperson Communiqué on deadly attack on police station in Ségbana, Benin
      10 October 2025

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      Communiqué of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Occasion of the International Day of Democracy
      AUC Chairperson Communiqué on the Occasion of the International Day of Democracy
      15 September 2025

      On the occasion of the International Day of Democracy, H.E.

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      AU Condemns Atrocities Against Civilians in North Kivu Province
      AU Condemns Atrocities Against Civilians in North Kivu Province
      10 September 2025

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      Joint communiqué AUC / IGAD on the Official Visit to the Republic of South Sudan
      Joint communiqué AUC / IGAD on the Official Visit to the Republic of South Sudan
      6 May 2025

      The African Union Commission (AUC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) jointly reaffirm their unwavering support to the Government and people of the Republic of South Sudan in

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      AU Commission Chairperson condemns attack on MSF Health Facility in South Sudan
      AU Commission Chairperson condemns attack on MSF Health Facility in South Sudan
      4 May 2025

      Addis Ababa, 4 May 2025: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E.

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      Communique by the African Union on the attack of Port Sudan
      Communique by the African Union on the attack of Port Sudan
      4 May 2025

      Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- 4 May 2025: The African Union has learned with deep concern and dismay of the recent violent attack on Port Sudan, a strategic city that has remained one of the few relativel

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      The Statement of the Chairperson of The African Union Commission Following the Tragic Passing of Iranian President Seyed Ibrahim Raisi and His Entourage
      Statement on the Passing of Iranian President Seyed Ebrahim Raisi
      20 May 2024

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat was deeply shocked and saddened at the news of the tragic passing of H.E.

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      Communiqué of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission calling on Sudan's belligerent parties to observe a ceasefire during Ramadan
      Communiqué of the Chairperson on Sudan
      8 March 2024

      The Chairperson of the African Union Commission H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat calls upon The Sudanese parties to observe a total Ceasefire across the whole National territory throughout the holy month of

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