H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, received in audience Dr. Donald Kaberuka, the African Union High Representative for Financing the Union.

Discussions centered on strengthening the AU Peace Fund to advance Africa’s goals for lasting peace and development. A major focus was the funding mechanisms for the African Union Assistance Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Both parties agreed that the AU Commission would mobilize all necessary political efforts to ensure AUSSOM’s successful implementation.

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