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AUC Deputy Chairperson received Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda

April 29, 2026
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H.E. Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi, @DCP_Haddadi Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, on behalf of the AU Commission Chairperson H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Rt. Hon. Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of #Uganda, at the AU Headquarters today 29th April 2026.

Key discussions highlighted continental priorities particularly, the critical component of the African Union-led peace support efforts in Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).

Statement by the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission at the 12th Session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-12)

  • Your Excellency, Right Honorable Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of the Republic of Uganda, Chair of the Outgoing Bureau,
  • Your Excellency Lok Bahadur Thapa, President of the Economic and Social Council,
  • Your Excellency Claver Gatete, Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa,
  • Excellencies Ministers, Distinguished Delegates, Private sector, Civil Society, Ladies and Gentlemen,
  • All protocols,

 

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AUC Chairperson chaired & oversaw the opening of the Extraordinary Session, & swearing in of the members of the Seventh Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament

April 28, 2026
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Representing the Chairperson of the African Union (AU), H.E. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of Burundi, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chaired & oversaw the opening of the Extraordinary Session, & swearing in of the members of the Seventh Legislature of the Pan-African Parliament in Midrand this morning.

OPENING REMARKS By H.E Mr Simeón Oyono Esono Angüe, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Diaspora of Equatorial Guinea At the Retreat of the African Union on the G20 Engagements for 2026

OPENING REMARKS

By H.E Mr Simeón Oyono Esono Angüe, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Diaspora of Equatorial Guinea

At the Retreat of the African Union on the G20 Engagements for 2026
Malabo, Equatorial Guinea | 27 April 2026

 

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AU Member States Convene to Advance Africa’s 2026 G20 Priorities Aligned with Agenda 2063

April 28, 2026
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Following the African Union’s permanent membership in the G20 and South Africa’s historic Presidency in 2025, the African Union is prioritizing preparation for the 2026 United States G20 Presidency. To ensure the continent remains coordinated, influential, and strategically positioned, the African Union is convening a pivotal AU G20 Retreat,hosted by the Republic of Equatorial Guinea.

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African Union and Denmark Strengthen Partnership to Advance Sustainable Peace Financing in Africa

April 24, 2026
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The African Union Peace Fund and the Government of Denmark convened a high-level meeting to officially mark the launch of Denmark’s support to the African Union Peace Fund, reinforcing a shared commitment to advancing peace, security, and stability across Africa through sustainable and African-led financing mechanisms.

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African Group high level preparations ahead of the resumed 6th session of the Intergovernmental Working Group (IGWG6) on Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System of the WHO Pandemic Agreement

April 28, 2026
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The African Group (AG) of Ambassadors in Geneva successfully concluded a high-level strategic workshop to solidify the continent’s united position ahead of the upcoming resumed session of the IGWG6. The negotiations represent efforts to resolve the most contentious part of the WHO Pandemic Agreement – the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) System. Adopted by the World Health Assembly in May 2025, to prevent a repeat of COVID-era inequities, the WHO Pandemic Agreement is a landmark achievement and legal milestone for global public health. 

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Joint Extraordinary STC on Continental Response to Fertilizer Market Disruption and Food System Risk Arising from Geopolitical Conflict in the Middle East

May 20, 2026 to May 22, 2026
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Joint Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) Session of the STC on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (ARDWE), together with the STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs Economic Planning and Integration, STC on Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals on Continental Response to Fertilizer Market Disruption and Food System Risk Arising from Geopolitical Conflict in the Middle East.

 

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

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Statement by IED Director at Experts Session of the 5th Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy

• Representative of the Government of the Republic of South Africa.
• Distinguished delegates from the AU Member Countries.
• Representatives of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
• Representative of the African Development Bank.
• Representative of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
• Representatives of Regional Economic Communities and Regional Institutions.
• Representatives of Continental Institutions and Development partners.
Distinguished Delegates.
Ladies and Gentlemen.

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April 27, 2026
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