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Statement by H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union Commission on the Pan African Women's Day and the 63rd Anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation

Today, we stand at a pivotal moment in our continental journey as we commemorate Pan African Women's Day and celebrate the 63rd anniversary of the Pan African Women's Organisation. This dual celebration connects us to the very foundations of our struggle for liberation, reminding us that African women have always been architects of change, builders of nations, and champions of justice.

Dates: 
July 31, 2025
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AUC Chairperson received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of Germany

July 30, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received a farewell courtesy call from H.E. Jens Hanefeld, Ambassador of Germany to Ethiopia & Permanent Observer to the African Union.

The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Ambassador Hanefeld’s contributions to strengthening AU-Germany & AU-EU partnerships, including on UN & IFI reform, peace support operations, & bilateral development with AU member states.

The African Union Moves to Harmonize Learning Assessments through a New Continental Framework

July 29, 2025
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Pan African Institute for Education for Development (AU-IPED), in partnership with the Association for Educational Assessment in Africa (AEAA), the Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), and the Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA), is advancing the validation of a continent-wide framework aimed at transforming how learning outcomes are measured and addressed across African Union (AU) Member States.

Official Statement by the Commissioner of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development H.E. Amb. Amma Adomaa Twum-Amoah at World Day against Trafficking in Persons

Theme: “Human Trafficking is Organised Crime – End the Exploitation”

On this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, the African Union stands in solemn solidarity with all survivors of human trafficking and in unwavering determination to end this grave violation of human dignity. We join the global community in condemning one of the most devastating crimes of our times.

Dates: 
July 30, 2025
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Educators Trained on identifying and addressing School-Related Gender Based Violence (SRGBV)

July 30, 2025
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Educators from over 20 African Union Member States are currently participating in a capacity-building workshop on School-Related Gender-Based Violence (SRGBV), taking place in Yaoundé under the theme: “Empowering Educators to End SRGBV through Teacher Leadership and Advocacy”. The training is to be held from July 28–31, 2025, in Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Inaugural Africa Urban Resilience Programme (AURP) Steering Committee and the Technical Working Group Meetings

August 14, 2025 to August 16, 2025
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INAUGURAL AFRICA URBAN RESILIENCE PROGRAMME (AURP)
STEERING COMMITTEE AND THE TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP MEETINGS
14 to 16 August 2025, in Cape Town (SOUTH AFRICA)

Download the AURP Brochure:
- English Version
- French Version

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AUC Chairperson received UN Deputy Secretary-General H.E. Amina J. Mohammed

July 29, 2025
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The AU Commission Chairperson, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received UN Deputy Secretary-General @AminaJMohammed today at AU HQ in Addis Ababa this afternoon.

Their exchange reaffirmed commitment to the AU-UN Framework Agreement on enhanced partnership in peace & security, focusing on preventive diplomacy, mediation, peace operations, & sustainable development.
They also reviewed regional security dynamics & underscored the importance of African-led solutions.

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