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New senior leadership of the African Union Commission assumes office.

March 13, 2025
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The newly elected African Union Commission Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and the Commissioners have assumed office today, 13 March 2025, following the handover ceremony that saw the outgoing leadership pass the baton to the incoming leadership. H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission and H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, the Deputy Chairperson were elected and sworn-in at the 38th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government on 15 February 2025.

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H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission

March 17, 2025
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H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi (Algeria) is career diplomat and legal expert. She is the former Ambassador of Algeria to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to African Union and United Nations Economic Commission for Africa where she served from 2024. From 2023 to 2024, she served as the Director General of Africa, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad. 2019- 2023, H.E. Haddadi was the plenipotentiary and Extraordinary Ambassador of the Republic of Algeria to Kenya.

Discours du Président de la Commission de l'Union africaine, Son Excellence Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, à l'occasion de la passation de service

Excellence, Monsieur Joao Manuel Lorenço, Président de la République d’Angola, Président en exercice de l’Union africaine,

Excellence Monsieur Tayé Atke SELASIE, Président de la République Fédérale et Démocratique d’Éthiopie,

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March 13, 2025
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Discours de S.E. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf à la cérémonie de passation de service
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African Union adopts Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls.

February 28, 2025
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The African Union (AU) has reached a historic milestone with the adoption of the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU-CEVAWG) by Heads of State and Government during their 38th Ordinary Session. This landmark legal instrument signifies a bold and comprehensive commitment to eliminating all forms of violence against women and girls, paving the way for a safer, more equitable future across the African continent.

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AU Commission Staff organize farewell ceremony for outgoing Chairperson and Commissioners

March 07, 2025
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The Staff Association of the African Union Commission (AUC), the Office of the Director General and the Dean of Directors at the AUC jointly organized a heartfelt farewell ceremony on 6th March 2025 to honor the outgoing Chairperson, the Deputy Chairperson and the esteemed Commissioners.

The event, held at the AU headquarters was a memorable occasion reflecting on their leadership, significant contributions and achievements during their time in the office.

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AU Commission Chairperson calls for an immediate end to hostilities in South Sudan

March 08, 2025
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Addis Ababa, 8 March 2025: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Moussa Faki Mahamat, expresses deep concern over the escalating tensions and clashes in Nasir County in Upper Nile State that included a lethal attack on a UN helicopter, and violence in Western Equatoria and Western Bahr el-Ghazal, all threatening the peace process.

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