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Promoting Africa’s growth and economic development by championing citizen inclusion and increased cooperation and integration of African states.
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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 African Union Commission’s Women, Gender and Youth Directorate (AUC-WGYD) convened the online launch of the Roadmap of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG).
The Fourth Africa Media Convention (AMC-IV) from 4-5 May 2026 concluded at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka, the Republic of Zambia, marking a transformative milestone for the continent’s journalism landscape. Under the theme “Shaping a future at peace: Promoting Press Freedom for Human Rights, Development and Security”, delegates successfully transitioned the Convention from a periodic event into a structured, independent institution by adopting the first-ever AMC Governance Charter.
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Deputy Chairperson H.E. @DCP_Haddadi delivered remarks at a meeting of the AU Staff Association, during which they commended AU staff for their dedication, professionalism, & continued commitment to advancing the mandate of the Organisation in service of African citizens.
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, this afternoon opened the 1st Joint Retreat of the Governance Structures of the AU Peace Fund in Addis Ababa.
The African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attack carried out on the evening of Monday, 4 May 2026, against a military base in Barka Tolorom, on the Chadian shore of Lake Chad, which resulted in loss of life and injuries among the Chadian defence forces.
The African Union Commission expresses its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and the people of Chad. It wishes a swift and full recovery to the injured.
“Shaping a Future at Peace: Press Freedom, Journalism and the Pursuit of Human Rights in Africa”
The African Union Commission expresses deep concern over the renewed escalation in the Gulf region, including reported drone and missile attacks and disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
These developments risk further destabilization and carry significant implications for global energy markets, with immediate economic repercussions for African countries.
The African Union Commission calls for urgent de-escalation, respect for international law, including freedom of navigation, and renewed commitment to dialogue and diplomatic solutions.
“Shaping a Future at Peace: Press Freedom, Journalism and the Pursuit of Human Rights in Africa”
INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA
WHAT: The African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) 3.0 will host a Fireside Chat to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2026, under the theme: “Shaping a Future at Peace: Press Freedom, Journalism and the Pursuit of Human Rights in Africa.”
WHEN: 4 May 2026
