African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights elects new President
February 23, 2026
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OUTCOME DOCUMENT:6th High-Level Africa Forum on Women, Peace and Security “25 Years of UNSCR 1325: Leveraging Multilateral Diplomacy to Reinforce Africa’s Women, Peace and Security Agenda in a Shifting Global Order” 9–10 December 2025
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Chairperson of the African Union Commission Receives the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
February 23, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, today received H.E. Eng. Walid bin Abdul Karim Al-Khuraiji, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by a high-level delegation, at the Headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa.
AUC Chairperson this afternoon received members of the African Union Board of External Auditors (BoEA)
February 23, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received members of the African Union Board of External Auditors (BoEA) and expressed his appreciation for their steadfast commitment to accountability, transparency, and financial integrity within the Union.
African Union Summit Elevates Water and Sanitation as Central Pillar of Agenda 2063
February 23, 2026
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African Union (AU) leaders convened in Addis Ababa for the 39th AU Summit under the theme: “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Achieving Safe Sanitation Systems to Realize the Goals of Agenda 2063.
AUC Chairperson this morning received H.E. Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
February 23, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning received H.E. Eng. Waleed Elkhereiji, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa.
AUC Chairperson this morning bid farewell to H.E. Ms. Luísa Fragoso, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic
February 23, 2026
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H.E. @ymahmoudali, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, this morning bid farewell to H.E. Ms. Luísa Fragoso, Ambassador of the Portuguese Republic to Ethiopia & the African Union.
The Chairperson expressed appreciation for Ambassador Fragoso’s commitment to advancing Africa–Portugal relations, as well as Portugal’s constructive role in strengthening Africa–EU partnership & promoting effective multilateral cooperation.
Chairperson of the African Union Commission strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria
February 23, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, strongly condemns the heinous and coordinated terrorist attacks perpetrated on 21 February 2026 in Zamfara State, Northwestern Nigeria, which resulted in the killing of more than 50 civilians and the abduction of women and children. The African Union unequivocally rejects all acts of terrorism and violent extremism against civilian populations, particularly women and children, as grave violations of human rights and serious threats to peace, security, and stability.
11th African Day of School Feeding (ADSF) Theme: “Ensuring Access to Nutritious Meals, Clean Water and Hygiene: Promoting Safety and Resilience in Every School Meal Investment”
February 28, 2026 to March 01, 2026
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MEDIA ADVISORY
11th African Day of School Feeding (ADSF)
Theme: “Ensuring Access to Nutritious Meals, Clean Water and Hygiene: Promoting Safety and Resilience in Every School Meal Investment”
INVITATION TO THE MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES
What: The 11th African Day of School Feeding (ADSF).
When: 28 February - 01 March 2026.
African Union Launches Call for Applications for the 3rd Cohort of the Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme
February 18, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC) is pleased to announce the official launch of the call for applications for the 3rd Cohort of the AU Digital & Innovation Fellowship Programme.
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