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      Chairperson’s 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa Theme: “Powering Ceasefire, National Dialogue and Reconciliation for Durable Peace”
      Chairperson’s 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security
      21 May 2026

      The African Union Commission will convene the Chairperson’s 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa.

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      AU Peace Fund First Joint Retreat; Following Full Operationalization of All Governing Structures.
      AU Peace Fund First Joint Retreat; Following Full Operationalization
      18 May 2026

      The African Union Peace Fund officially opened its first-ever Joint Retreat on May 7th, at African Union Head Quarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 

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      AU Peace Fund Governance Bodies Convene Ahead of Joint Retreat for the first time since Operationalization.
      AU Peace Fund Governance Bodies Convene Ahead of Joint Retreat
      13 May 2026

      For the first time since Operationalization of all its governing bodies, the African Union Peace Fund convened a Pre-Retreat engagement session on Wednesday, May 6th in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia,

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      AU Peace Fund Board of Trustees Reviews Financial Status and Advances in Resource Mobilization Efforts
      AU Peace Fund Board of Trustees Reviews Financial Status and Advances in Resourc
      4 May 2026

      AU Peace Fund Board of Trustees Reviews Financial Status and Advances in Resource Mobilization Efforts

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      Extraordinary Session Of The Pan-African Parliament
      Extraordinary Session Of The Pan-African Parliament
      28 April 2026

      WHAT:        The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative arm of the African Union (AU), will convene an Extraordinary

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      African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy
      AU Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance
      24 April 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5

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      African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy
      African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security
      24 April 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5th Edition of the Joint Specialized Training for African Union Short-Term Election Observers (STOs) from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

      Speeches
      Keynote Address by H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO AUDA-NEPAD at the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China
      Address CEO AUDA-NEPAD at Annual Retreat of Group of African Ambassadors, China
      23 April 2026

      • Excellencies,

      • H.E. Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Permanent Representative of the African Union to China,

      • H.E. Mr. Martin Mpana, Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China,

      Speeches
      Opening Statement at the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (GAAC), H.E. Ambassador Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, PhD AU Permanent Representative to the People's Republic of China, Beijing
      Statement by AU Perm. Rep. to China at GAAC Annual Retreat
      23 April 2026

      Opening Statement
      at the       Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China (GAAC)

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      Extraordinary Session of the Pan-African Parliament to Elect New Bureau Leadership
      Extraordinary Session of Pan-African Parliament to Elect New Bureau Leadership
      22 April 2026

      The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), the legislative organ of the African Union (AU), will convene an Extraordinary Session of its Seventh Legislature from 28 to 30 April 2026 at its headquarters in M

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      Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China on Leveraging China’s 100% Tariff-Free Offer to Advance Africa’s Development and Prosperity
      Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China
      20 April 2026

      Under the auspices of H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, the AU Permanent Mission to China, led by H.E. Amb.

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      Opening Remarks by Ms. Patience Z. Chiradza, Director for Governance and Conflict Management at the Welcome Session of the 2nd Africa Urban Forum
      Remarks by AUC Director at the Welcome Session of the 2nd Africa Urban Forum
      8 April 2026
      • Hon. Alice Wahome, Cabinet Secretary, Lands, Public Works, Housing & Urban Development, Republic of Kenya.

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