Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
Agenda 2063 is the blueprint and master plan for transforming Africa into the global powerhouse of the future. It is the strategic framework for delivering on Africa’s goal for inclusive and sustainable development and is a concrete manifestation of the pan-African drive for unity, self-determination, freedom, progress and collective prosperity pursued under Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance.
H.E President William Samoei Ruto (PhD), President of the Republic of Kenya and the African Union Champion on Institutional Reform. H.E. Ruto was appointed during the 37th Assembly of Heads of State and Government in February 2024 to champion the AU Institutional Reform process taking over from the H.E Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda who led the implementation of the reform process since 2016.
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received Mr. Mesfin Tasew, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the tragic landslide that occurred on 31 August in the village of Tarasin, North Darfur State, which reportedly claimed the lives of more than 1,000 people.
The Chairperson of the Commission conveys his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and expresses his profound compassion to the people of Sudan affected by this tragedy. His thoughts also go to the sole survivor, whose resilience inspires respect and hope.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the credentials of H.E. Ambassador Peter Hunter, the newly appointed Permanent Representative of Australia to the African Union.
The Chairperson commended Australia's ongoing engagement in supporting Africa’s development priorities, including its contributions to peacekeeping missions, food security initiatives, and educational programs through scholarships and short courses.
The African Union Commission Women, Gender, and Youth Directorate (WGYD), hosted a series of impactful events to mark the commemoration of International Youth Day 2025 (IYD 2025), annually observed on August 12. Celebrated
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has appointed Ambassador Liberata Mulamula as the new Special Envoy on Women, Peace and Security (WPS).
The retreat provided an opportunity for H.E. Ambassador Liberata Mulamula, who assumed office as the AU Chairperson’s Special Envoy on 1 July 2025, to meet her team, engage AU leadership, and set the tone for a new era in advancing the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the Kingdom of Morocco on winning the African Nations Championship in Nairobi, hailing it as “a proud moment for Morocco and for African football.”
He praised the tournament for showcasing Africa’s unity and talent, and applauded all participating teams for their passion and resilience. He also commended Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda for their joint hosting, calling it a model of regional partnership.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the United Nations’ new Roadmap for Libya, presented to the UN Security Council by Hanna Tetteh, Special Representative of the Secretary General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) on August 21, 2025.
The Roadmap aims to put an end to the Libyan crisis through a political process based on the unification of institutions, the organization of elections, and the launch of an inclusive and structured dialogue.
H.E. Ambassador Mohamed Edrees has officially taken on his role today, Friday August 29, 2025, as the new Permanent Observer of the African Union (AU) to the United Nations (UN), following his appointment by the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
