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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, welcomes the announcement by the Prime Minister of Pakistan of an immediate ceasefire between the Islamic Republic of Iran, the United States of America, and their respective allies, describing it as “a significant step that reflects commendable leadership and a shared commitment to de-escalation.”

The Chairperson noted that the development aligns with the African Union Commission’s consistent calls for restraint and the peaceful resolution of disputes.

The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this evening graced the AU's Peace and Security Council’s (PSC) Third Flag Installation Ceremony, formally inaugurating the mandate of its 16th cohort & reaffirming the Union’s collective commitment to the promotion of peace, security, & stability across the continent, in line with the Council’s mandate under the AU Constitutive Act & relevant protocols.

On this 32nd anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsis in #Rwanda commemorated at the African Union (AU) Headquarters today, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said, “We remember over one million lives lost to hatred, indifference, & inaction. #Kwibuka is not only a moment of mourning, but also a call to truth, responsibility, & vigilance.”