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The African Union Commission, in collaboration with the Government of Ethiopia and the Institute for Security Studies, convened a High-Level Policy Dialogue on the Development and Regulation of AI in Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The dialogue brought together participants from over 40 African countries, including Heads of State and Government, Ministers, AU Commissioners, diplomats, civil society, academia, and private sector leaders.

On 17 May 2025, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expressed deep concern over the recent armed clashes in Tripoli, which resulted in loss of life and property damage.

He welcomed the ceasefire and the return of cautious calm, while urging all parties to refrain from actions or statements that could further destabilize the fragile security situation.

H.E. Chairperson of the Commission H.E. @ymahmoudali held a fruitful discussion with H.E. Mr. Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi, Secretary General of the GCC on the margins of the 34th Ordinary Summit of the League of Arab States in Baghdad this afternoon. The discussion marked a new phase of collaboration between the African Union and the GCC, with both sides committed to advancing shared priorities in peace, security, and regional stability.

On the margins of the 34th Arab League Summit, H.E. Chairperson of the African Union Commission @ymahmoudali held constructive bilateral talks with H.E. Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment to deepening partnership & cooperation on areas of mutual strategic interest.