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The 16th African Union Private Sector Forum Concluded with Strong Assertion in Digital Economy Transformation and Intra-Africa Trade

December 11, 2025
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The 16th High-Level African Union Private Sector Forum (AU PSF) successfully concluded its three-day session in Djibouti, held from December 08 to 10, Dec 2025. The Forum gathered leaders from government, the private sector, and continental bodies under the theme: "Harnessing Africa’s Digital Economy and Innovation for Accelerating Intra-Africa Trade and Sustainable Development".

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AFREC Launches Landmark Diagnostic Reports and Action Plans to Strengthen National Energy Data Systems Across Africa

December 18, 2025
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Dakar, Senegal, 18 December 2025: The African Energy Commission (AFREC) has officially launched a new set of Diagnostic Reports and Five-Year Action Plans aimed at supporting African Union (AU) Member States and Regional Economic Communities (RECs) in establishing and/or improving their National and Regional Energy Information Systems (NEIS/REIS).

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Official Statement By H.E. Amb. Amma A. Twum-Amoah Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development on the International Migrants Day Commemoration

As we commemorate International Migrants Day today, 18th December, we celebrate the enduring spirit, resilience and innovation of migrants across Africa and the world. This annual observance provides an opportunity to recognise the invaluable contributions of migrants to societies globally. This year’s theme “Honouring the Contributions of Migrants and Respecting Their Rights,” underscores Migration as an age-old human phenomenon that has profoundly shaped global socio-economic, culture and political landscape.

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December 18, 2025
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AU Launches Foresight Consultation on Africa Agri-Food Systems to Advance its Food System Resilience Programme

December 16, 2025
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The African Union Commission convened the Continental Foresight Consultations for Agrifood Systems transformation in Nairobi, Kenya, from 8 to 10 December 2025, to support implementation of the CAADP Kampala Declaration under the Agenda 2063 ‘’The Africa that We Want ‘’. The consultations brought together stakeholders under the leadership of H.E.

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AUC Chairperson today received the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali

December 17, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf today received the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, H.E Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali. The Prime Minister presented Ethiopia’s vision for COP32 in 2027. He stated that it is his sincere hope that this COP be a truly African COP, that’s why he requested strong support and strategic partnership with the AU in all aspects for the preparations of this important upcoming event.

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AUC Chairperson bid farewell to H.E. Stephanie S. Sullivan, Ambassador of the United States of America to the African Union

December 17, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, bid farewell to H.E. Stephanie S. Sullivan, Ambassador of the United States of America to the African Union, commending her constructive engagement in strengthening AU–U.S. relations and advancing cooperation on peace, security, and development.

The exchange underscored the importance of sustained engagement, partnership, and multilateral cooperation as effective avenues for advancing shared peace, security, and development objectives, in line with Africa’s continental priorities and common interests.

Welcome Remarks by Ms. Beatrice Egulu, Policy Officer, Agriculture and Rural Development Directorate, on domestication and implementation guidelines, and indicator development for the CAADP Kampala Strategy (2026–2035)

The Representative of the Host REC (ECOWAS),
The Representative of the Government of Ghana,
Distinguished Delegates,
Esteemed Partners,
Dear Colleagues,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
On behalf of His Excellency Commissioner Vilakati of ARBE, I am pleased to join you at this Workshop on Peer-to-Peer Learning and Exchange on the domestication and implementation guidelines, and indicator development for the CAADP Kampala Strategy (2026-2035), taking place here in Accra from 16 to 18 December 2025.

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December 16, 2025
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CAADP Peer-to-Peer Workshop of Learning and Exchange on NAIP/RAIP Review and BR Indicator Development for the CAADP Kampala Declaration

December 16, 2025 to December 19, 2025
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What: The African Union Commission through the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, in collaboration with AUDA-NDEPAD and the RECs, is convening a peer-to-peer learning and exchange workshop on NAIP/RAIP review and BR indicators development for CAADP Kampala Declaration, strategy and Action Plan 2026-2035.

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AUC Chairperson bid farewell to H.E. Mr. Michael Upton, Ambassador of New Zealand to Ethiopia and the African Union

December 16, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, bid farewell to H.E. Mr. Michael Upton, Ambassador of New Zealand to Ethiopia and the African Union, commending his constructive engagement in strengthening AU–New Zealand relations and advancing shared commitments to multilateralism, peace, and development.

H.E. Youssouf welcomed New Zealand’s partnership with the African Union, including its consistent engagement with the Commission and support for African-led approaches to peace and security and development.

AUC Chairperson received the credentials of Mr. Bruce Lorenz Biber, Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

December 16, 2025
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, received the credentials of Mr. Bruce Lorenz Biber, Head of Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to the African Union.

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