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Joint Extraordinary STC on Continental Response to Fertilizer Market Disruption and Food System Risk Arising from Geopolitical Conflict in the Middle East

May 20, 2026 to May 22, 2026
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Joint Extraordinary Specialized Technical Committee (STC) Session of the STC on Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Environment (ARDWE), together with the STC on Finance, Monetary Affairs Economic Planning and Integration, STC on Trade, Tourism, Industry and Minerals on Continental Response to Fertilizer Market Disruption and Food System Risk Arising from Geopolitical Conflict in the Middle East.

 

INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA

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Statement by IED Director at Experts Session of the 5th Ordinary Session of the AU Specialised Technical Committee (STC) on Transport and Energy

• Representative of the Government of the Republic of South Africa.
• Distinguished delegates from the AU Member Countries.
• Representatives of the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD).
• Representative of the African Development Bank.
• Representative of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa.
• Representatives of Regional Economic Communities and Regional Institutions.
• Representatives of Continental Institutions and Development partners.
Distinguished Delegates.
Ladies and Gentlemen.

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April 27, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Message on the occasion of Freedom Day of the Republic of South Africa

April 27, 2026
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The African Union Commission stands in solidarity with the people and Government of the Republic of South Africa in commemorating Freedom Day.

This solemn occasion reaffirms our collective commitment to the enduring principles of democracy, human dignity, and equality; values that continue to underpin Africa’s continental integration agenda

The Infrastructure of Survival: African Union and UNFPA Unite to End Preventable Maternal Deaths through Health Security, Sovereignty and Innovation

April 13, 2026
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On the sidelines of the Fifty-ninth Session of the Commission on Population and Development (CPD59), the African Union Commission (AUC), the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), with support from several African governments, convened a high-level meeting on the “Infrastructure of Survival” to address maternal mortality.

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African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy

April 24, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5th Edition of the Joint Specialized Training for African Union Short-Term Election Observers (STOs) from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

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African Union Commends Morocco’s Strategic Contribution to Peace, Security and Governance in Africa While Jointly Advancing Electoral Integrity and Digital Democracy

April 24, 2026
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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security (PAPS), in partnership with the Government of the Kingdom of Morocco, successfully convened the 5th Edition of the Joint Specialized Training for African Union Short-Term Election Observers (STOs) from 20 to 24 April 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.

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Continental Coordination and Capacity Forum for CESA Thematic Clusters

April 28, 2026 to April 30, 2026
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Building on the achievements of CESA 16–25, CESA 26–35 seeks to accelerate inclusive, equitable, high-quality education systems that equip African learners with competencies for the future of work, innovation, and sustainable development. CTVET-34 complements this by strengthening TVET systems for youth employability, entrepreneurship, industrialization, and economic growth.

Keynote Address by H.E. Mrs. Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO AUDA-NEPAD at the Annual Retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China

• Excellencies,

• H.E. Dr. Alhaji Sarjoh Bah, Permanent Representative of the African Union to China,

• H.E. Mr. Martin Mpana, Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China,

• H.E. Mr. Cyprien Sylvestre Mamina, Co-Chair of FOCAC,
Honourable Ambassadors,

• Distinguished representatives of the Government of the People’s Republic of China,

• Colleagues, friends, ladies and gentlemen,

It is a great honour to join you today at this important retreat of the Group of African Ambassadors in China.

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April 23, 2026
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AUC Chairperson this morning bid farewell to H.E. Amb. El Hadj Nounke Kaba, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea

April 23, 2026
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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this morning bid farewell to H.E. Amb. El Hadj Nounke Kaba, Ambassador of the Republic of #Guinea to Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the AU, on the completion of his tour of duty.

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