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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 Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), in partnership with the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie and the Alliance Ethio-française, successfully hosted the 2026 edition of the Great Francophonie Dictation at the Nelson Mandela Hall.
The Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. @Haavisto, Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for #Sudan. He congratulated him on his appointment & reaffirmed the AU’s readiness to work closely with the UN in advancing a coordinated response.
The Chairperson underscored the AU’s sustained engagement in Sudan, emphasising that any political process must be Sudanese-owned & inclusive. Mr. Haavisto commended the AU’s leadership in mediation efforts & pledged full cooperation.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission visited the Knowledge Management (KM) Unit within the Directorate of Information and Communication (ICD) on 27th March, during which he underscored the critical role of knowledge and institutional memory in advancing the implementation of Africa’s development framework, Agenda 2063.
The Continental Consultation on CAADP Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (BR) Indicators successfully concluded in Windhoek, Namibia, held from 24-27 March 2026. The Four-day consultation workshop brought together African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and technical experts, to consider and review a harmonized framework for tracking progress on the Compressive Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) Kampala Strategy and Action Plan (2026-2035).
STATEMENT OF H.E. MAHMOUD ALI YOUSSOUF, CHAIRPERSON OF THE AFRICAN UNION COMMISSION
DELIVERED BY H.E. AMBASSADOR AMMA A. TWUM-AMOAH, COMMISSIONER FOR HEALTH, HUMANITARIAN AFFAIRS AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
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THE HIGH-LEVEL EVENT ON REPARATORY JUSTICE FOR THE TRAFFICKING OF ENSLAVED AFRICANS AND THE RACIALIZED CHATTEL ENSLAVEMENT OF AFRICANS
24TH MARCH 2026 | 10.00 AM – 1.00PM
UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS | CONFERENCE ROOM 3
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, takes note of the results of the presidential election in the Republic of the Congo, as announced by the Constitutional Court, and extends his congratulations to H.E. Denis Sassou Nguesso on his re-election.
The AUC Chairperson also congratulates the Congolese people for the conduct of the election and encourages all stakeholders to continue their efforts towards strengthening peace, national cohesion and democracy.
WHAT: High-Level Workshop on the Implementation of the 2025 System of National Accounts (SNA) and Balance of Payments Manual (BPM7)
WHEN: 31 March - 02 April 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
WHERE: African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Speakers
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates H.E. Nabil Fahmy on his appointment as Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (LAS), describing him as “a highly respected diplomat” with “a wealth of experience” and a strong commitment to multilateralism”.
Reaffirming the African Union’s long-standing relations with the League of Arab States, the AUC Chairperson underscored the importance of AU–LAS cooperation in advancing peace, security, and sustainable development across both regions.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, expresses profound sorrow upon learning of the passing of H.E. Liamine Zeroual, former President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, who departed on yesterday evening.
The AUC Chairperson extends heartfelt condolences to the Government and people of Algeria, as well as to the family of the late President, and expresses the AU Commission's full solidarity with the nation during this moment of mourning.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is closely following developments in South West State of the Federal Republic of Somalia.
The Chairperson recalls the National Consultative Council as an important framework for inclusive dialogue and consensus-building and encourages all Somali stakeholders to make constructive use of this platform to resolve differences peacefully.
