2nd Africa Skills Week 2025
October 13, 2025 to October 17, 2025
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Theme: “Powering Africa's Industrial Future: Skills for Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability”
13-17 October 2025 | African Union Headquarters, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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World Humanitarian Day: AU Commission Chairperson Pays Tribute to Humanitarian Workers
August 19, 2025
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On World Humanitarian Day, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, honoured the courage and sacrifice of humanitarian workers in Africa and across the world.
“Every day, in the most dangerous conditions, humanitarian workers save lives, ease suffering, and protect human dignity. They represent the very best of our shared humanity,” said the Chairperson.
Statement by H.E Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson at TICAD Ministerial Meeting
Your Excellency Mr. IWAYA Takeshi, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan,
Your Excellency Mr. Tete Antonio, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Angola,
Excellencies, Ministers from African Union Member States;
Excellencies, Heads of Delegations of the TICAD Co-Organizers;
Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen;
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August 19, 2025
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African Plan Towards the Elimination Of New HIV Infections Among Children By 2025 and Keeping Their Mothers Alive | November 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In 2011, the African Union Commission (AUC) facilitated the process of developing an “Africa Plan Towards Elimination of New HIV Infections among Children by 2015 and Keeping their Mothers Alive” (African Plan). This was an accountability framework for tracking progress towards achieving the set goals of the AU Policy Instruments on Health. The objective of the Africa Plan was to domesticate the Global Plan and create African ownership for the global elimination of the mother-to-child transmission initiative.
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AU–GSMA Partnership to Bridge Digital Divide, Tackle Usage and Investment Gaps, and Accelerate Agenda 2063
August 14, 2025
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Africa stands on the brink of a transformative digital leap. With more people connected than ever before and mobile technology driving innovation across industries, the African Union Commission (AUC) and The GSM Association (GSMA) have joined forces to ensure that no one is left behind.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Gabonese Republic
August 17, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of the Gabonese Republic on the occasion of their Independence Day.
This important day stands as a celebration of Gabon’s sovereignty, national pride, and the enduring aspirations of its people. It also provides an opportunity to recognize Gabon’s active engagement in advancing the core objectives of the African Union, including peace, environmental stewardship, and sustainable development.
REMINDER Online Registration for Journalists to the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2)
Theme: “Accelerating Global Climate Solutions: Financing for Africa's resilient and Green” Development.
The Information and Communication Directorate (ICD) of the African Union Commission (AUC) hereby announces that the online registration for journalists interested to cover the Second Africa Climate Summit scheduled to take place from 8-10 September 2025 in Addis Ababa, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has been launched on the AU website.
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AU, UNESCO, and University of Johannesburg Partner to Contextualise Journalism Training for African Journalist
August 12, 2025
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To strengthen African journalism in a rapidly changing media environment, the African Union (AU), UNESCO, and the University of Johannesburg are joining forces to contextualise global journalism training resources for African realities.
AU Steps Up Fight Against Sport Trafficking in West Africa
July 24, 2025
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The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 2, the AU Continental Operational Centre for Combating Irregular Migration, and Mission 89 jointly hosted a high-level virtual webinar titled “Combating Sport Trafficking in West Africa.
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Congo
August 15, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, conveys his warmest congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of the Congo as they celebrate the anniversary of their Independence Day.
This historic day stands as a powerful reminder of the Republic of the Congo’s unwavering commitment to freedom, national sovereignty, and African unity. It is also a moment to celebrate the country’s vital contributions to the African Union’s goals of peace, development, and regional integration.
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