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The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, participated in the Joint EAC-SADC Summit with the Panel of Facilitators on the DRC Peace Process in Nairobi today. The Summit was co-chaired by President William Ruto of Kenya, who and President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe.

The Summit endorsed the merger of EAC, SADC & AU peace structures into one Joint Mechanism, and adopted key frameworks to guide inclusive mediation. It was decided that the AU coordinate & ensure alignment of all regional and international efforts under an African-led process.

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The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Namibia and UNICEF, officially launched the “End Learning Poverty for All in Africa (ELPAF)” campaign on July 31, 2025. The campaign launch took place during the third and final day of a high-level continental conference focused on accelerating foundational learning outcomes across Africa.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Benin on the anniversary of their Independence.

This historic occasion not only commemorates Benin’s rich and remarkable heritage but also celebrates its continued and steadfast role as a valued member of the African Union. Benin has been a strong advocate for peace, democracy, and regional integration, consistently contributing to the realization of our shared continental aspirations.