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This morning, the Chairperson of the AU Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, received letters of credence from H.E. Mrs. Salimata Touray of The Gambia, Mr. Savvas Vladimirou of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Mrs. Kristina Radej of Slovenia, and H.E. Mrs. Morakot Janemathukom of Thailand. The envoys conveyed their governments’ firm commitment to deepening cooperation with the African Union.

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, held a productive meeting this morning with the WIPO Director General, Mr. Daren Tang. The Chairperson emphasised that as Africa advances in innovation, creativity, & digital trade, WIPO’s support will be essential. He noted that the AU & WIPO can deepen their collaboration to unlock the continent’s full intellectual property potential through capacity building, youth-driven innovation, technology transfer, & value addition in the creative, agribusiness, & cultural industries.

Arusha, 2 June 2025: The African Court on Human & Peoples’ Rights (the Court/AfCHPR) has elected Honourable Justice Modibo Sacko of Mali as its President, and Honourable Lady Justice Bensaoula Chafika of Algeria as the Vice President.

The election took place today during the first day of the Court’s 77th Ordinary Session, being held at its seat in Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania.