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      AUC Chairperson welcomes the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran
      AUC Chairperson welcomes the peace agreement between the USA and Iran
      15 June 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E.

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      AUC Chairperson welcomes the peace agreement between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran
      AUC Chairperson welcomes the peace agreement between the USA and Iran
      15 June 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E.

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      African Union Commission Concludes High-Level Benchmarking Mission on Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based Education 5.0 Model
      AUC Concludes High-Level Benchmarking Mission on Zimbabwe's Heritage-Based
      15 June 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), concluded a Benchmarking and Policy Learning Mission to the Republic of Zimbabwe

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      The African Union Commission, Zambia, And Acmad Convene Continental Dialogue To Strengthen Africa's Preparedness For  El Niño 2026/2027 Through Enhanced And Timely Weather And Climate Services
      The African Union Commission, Zambia, And Acmad Convene Continental Dialogue
      15 June 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC), in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Zambia, through the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment, and the African Centre

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      African Union Concludes Humanitarian and Free Movement of Persons Assessment Mission to Rwanda with Solidarity Gesture
      African Union Concludes Humanitarian and Free Movement of Persons Assessment
      12 June 2026

      African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has successfully concluded a four-day Humanitarian and Free Movement of Persons

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      “Governance: The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent”
      The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity,
      12 June 2026

      Media Advisory

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      African Union Showcases 30 High-Impact African Startups Driving Food & Energy Sovereignty Challenge 2026
      AU Showcases 30 High-Impact African Startups Driving Food & Energy Sovereignty
      12 June 2026

      The African Union Commission (AUC),  Department of Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals (ETTIM) in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture, R

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      AUCER and AULER Hold Second Meeting, Adopting Pathways to Advance Africa’s Decade of Justice and Reparations (2026–2035)
      AUCER and AULER Hold Second Meeting, Adopting Pathways to Advance Africa’s
      11 June 2026

      The African Union Committee of Experts on Reparations (AUCER) and the African Union Reference Group of Legal Experts on Reparations (AULER) convened their Second Meeting

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      Communiqué of the African Union Commission on the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East
      Communiqué of the AUC on the Escalation of Tensions in the Middle East
      11 June 2026

      The African Union (AU) Commission expresses its deep concern over the renewed escalation of hostilities between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, despite ongoing diplom

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      H.E. Amma A. Twum-Amoah Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Socia
      11 June 2026

      H.E. Amma A. Twum-Amoah

      Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development,

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      The Chairperson of the AU Commission Wishes African Teams Success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
      AUC Chairperson Wishes African Teams Success at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
      10 June 2026

      As the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today, the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E.

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      AUC Chairperson this afternoon chaired the Coordination Committee Meeting comprising the Chief Executives of the regional Economy Communities (RECs), Regional Mechanisms (RMs) & @NEPAD_Agency & @AfCFTA
      AUC Chairperson chaired Coordination Committee Meeting in preparation for MYCM
      9 June 2026

      The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E.

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